Scotland – Keep The Fires Burning
Scotland, like the rest of the UK, is replete with its own Christmas customs. While many are shared with other countries, they do have some all of their own. Ancient tradition sees some Scots still burn Rowan tree branches to help bad feeling evaporate between loved ones. In addition, some Scots will dance around Bonfire’s to celebrate Xmas or carry burning barrels on their heads. Many families in this country will also keep a fire burning all through Christmas Day to ward off bad spirits for the coming 12 months.
There is no doubt that most countries share a few classic Christmas customs like giving presents, eating special meals and putting up decorations. As the above shows though, lots of countries have their own unique take on the festive period too.
