Why do we put money in Christmas puddings?

Answer 1

I think we do this for the same reason we do for a Yule Log. We put money in, and the person who gets the slice with the money in gets to keep it. It's only a thought, but there's a good chance of it being true!

Answer 2

There is a British tradition to put a six pence coin in the Christmas pudding. The finder would get good luck for a year. The pudding is made on "Stir up Sunday" before Advent.