The Little Book of Christmas and Hogmanay

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40956665751
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Books
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9.99
book_author_name: 
Anna Marshall
book_type: 
Hardback
publisher: 
Birlinn General
published_date: 
02/10/2025
isbn: 
9781780279602
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Books > History > Historical events & topics > Social & cultural history
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Anna Marshall|Hardback|Birlinn General|02/10/2025
Merchant Product Id: 
9781780279602
Book Description: 
From Celtic druids and Viking Yule to the outright banning of Christmas for 400 years, The Broons, first footing and the Loony Dook, this is a joyous miscellany that showcases the creative, elaborate and sometimes downright bizarre aspects of Scottish Christmas and New Year, from the ancient past to the more recent present. It includes different local traditions, from those practised in the Borders all the way to the islands of Orkney and Shetland, as well as the nationwide pastimes enjoyed by everyone.The book is packed with tradition, lore and legend, as well as poems, stories, carols, recipes, history, jokes and fun facts Illustrated throughout with line drawings and black and white photographs.Best enjoyed in front of an open fire with a glass of whisky and a black bun.

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