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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW: Christmas in Scotland
Christmas as a celebrated holiday in Scotland began with the Vikings bringing across their paganistic traditions when they raided and later settled in the late 700/ early 800’s AD, Christmas as it is recognised today developed as a Christian holiday with days spent feasting and playing games. Scotland began to change its religious stance, moving from Catholic to Protestant in 1560. This change in religious understanding meant that the celebration of saints and activity that
Katie Rae
Dec 151 min read
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