By Arike Idris & Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz Love them or hate them, mince pies are a staple item of any British Christmas celebration – but when Arike Idris decided to try them for the first time ever, she wasn’t impressed. Mince pies, a sweet pie filled with mincemeat and traditionally served at Christmas, isn’t for everyone. They are incredibly sweet and somewhat misleading for those who don’t know what this particular version of mincemeat is, and as they were a staple of many childhood festive gatherings, they may be laden with disappointing memories. Essex Live Trainee Multimedia Reporter Arike…