Popular Scottish TraditionsBecause we have such a wealth of history, and are by nature a superstitious culture, there are a wide variety of traditions and customs practiced in Scotland... and by Scots (and their descendants) who live in other countries around the world....
First Footing was a Christmas tradition as well as its better known aspect of Scottish New Year's traditions. The first person visiting the house that day must not come empty handed, but must carry bread, money and peat symbolizing plenty of food wealth and warmth for the household. Animals...
The extended Scottish holiday marks the historical importance of Hogmanay -- not Christmas -- as the traditional time for gift-giving and mid-winter, or solstice, celebrations. The transfer of holiday observance was due in large part to the Church of Scotland, which in the late 17th century ...
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