By 1640, an Act of the Parliament of Scotland made celebrating the "Yule vacance" illegal, as many of the traditions were viewed as too extravagant by the church. Instead of celebrating Christmas ...

As we previously reported, Christmas was outlawed in Scotland ... One of the more unusual Scottish New Year traditions is the eating of a steak pie on January 1, which goes back generations.

Everyone will have their own favourite season, whether it is the warm and sunny days of summer or the magnificent colours of autumn. However, it is hard to argue that in many ways Christmastime is ...

Selon les traditions, le Père Noël vient du ciel ... She says that Father Christmas travels by sleigh through the sky and comes down the chimney to put presents under the tree on Christmas ...

Scots soldiers are keeping alive a festive tradition dating back to the Second ... Those in 4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland (4Scots) have been decorating their blankets with drawings ...

The winner of Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2024 has been revealed as the Festive Farmhouse in Lesmahagow. Interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and architect Danny Campbell ...

As we previously reported, Christmas was outlawed in Scotland for many years amidst the backdrop of the Scottish Reformation. As a result, Scots began to shift their celebrations to Hogmanay instead — ...