Sam Roberts

SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Burn a twig of the rowan tree to clear away bad feelings

Christmas was banned 400yrs until the 1950’s

Santa Claus used to come on the first day of the new year

Hogmanay always been the biggest celebration

Bake “Blackbun” fruitcake with fruit, spices, nuts and Whiskey.

Now give presents and put up Christmas trees like USA and England