One of the most unusual facts about Scottish Christmas traditions is that they don't last long. For nearly 400 years, Christmas celebrations were banned in Scotland. Besides, one of the Scottish Christmas traditions that were also banned for many years is the baking of Yule bread. Under the ban, bakers are required to provide authorities with the name of anyone requesting the holiday staple. And there are many other facts about the history of Christmas in Scotland that you may not know. Let's read this book to know it!

One of the most unusual facts about Scottish Christmas traditions is that they don't last long. For nearly 400 years, Christmas celebrations were banned in Scotland. Besides, one of the Scottish Christmas traditions that were also banned for many years is the baking of Yule bread. Under the ban, bakers are required to provide authorities with the name of anyone requesting the holiday staple. And there are many other facts about the history of Christmas in Scotland that you may not know. Let's read this book to know it!

Each volume contains crafts, recipes, music and a glossary.

Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart...

The brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of thousands of years of Scottish history and achievement, from the end of the last Ice Age to Dolly the Sheep and Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory in 2013. This book tells the story of this unique undertaking from its original conception and creation by teams of dedicated stitchers to its grand unveiling at the Scottish Parliament in 2013, its subsequent touring and the creation of its permanent home in the Scottish Borders.

A Bodyguard Hero Passionate Enough to Risk It All for Love? The Secrets of the Past Lay Hidden in the Highlands: Jacob Ross is a U.S. Secret Service agent on a mission for truth: how was his police officer father killed in Scotland years ago while rescuing the kidnapped niece and nephew of John Sage, billionaire CEO of the Sage Family empire? Isabel Sage is the Sage Family heiress who needs a driver to escort her from New York City to her cousin’s wedding in Vermont. Though Isabel is smart, hardworking—and above all—loyal to her clan, she’s drawn to the gruff protector who’s been assigned to her, not knowing he’s been less than honest with his agenda. But love has a way of blossoming where it’s least expected. Now they each have a dilemma. Should Jacob tell Isabel what he’s really after? And for Isabel, is love enough to overcome family duty? “Oh my GOSH, I loved this book. Jacob and Isabel were both so well written and completely compelling. There is a level of intrigue here that feels like real life, as well as an evolving intimacy which was earned. By the time the sex happens, I totally believed they would have that effect upon each other - this wasn't physical for these two characters, it was a total experience.” —Kristen, Beverages and Books reviews “It ticks all the boxes for me. A contemporary Scotland romance, a hero protector, an ambitious heroine, continuity, and a plot that kept me guessing how they'll end up together. It was a page turner for me. I'm looking forward to the next in the series. I really liked the first in the series, The Sweetest Hours, but this one I really love.” —Christy, Goodreads reader Scotland for Christmas is book #2 in the Sage Family of Scotland series: Book #1: The Sweetest Hours Book #2: Scotland for Christmas Book #3: Secret Garden All books in the trilogy may be read as standalone romances. Buy SCOTLAND FOR CHRISTMAS for passionate romance with a hero-protector and fall in love today! Scotland For Christmas should be of interest to anyone who enjoys reading books related to the following topics: Bodyguard heroes, Secret Service romance books, New York City romance novels, Scottish weddings romance books, men in kilts, contemporary Scottish romance novels, holiday romance, romance novels set in the highlands, Scottish castle romance book, family saga romance novels, Scotland family saga romance, Scottish billionaire series, Scotland billionaire romance, billionaire romance

Don't miss North to Home, the Hallmark movie based on The Chistmas Sisters! “The perfect gift for readers who relish heartwarming tales of sisters and love.”—Booklist on The Christmas Sisters In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect cozy Christmas. Her three adopted daughters are coming home for the holidays and she can’t wait to see them. But tensions are running high… Workaholic Hannah knows she can’t avoid spending the holidays with her family two years in a row. But it’s not the weight of their expectations that’s panicking her—it’s the life-changing secret she’s hiding. Stay-at-home mom Beth is having a personal crisis. All she wants for Christmas is time to decide if she’s ready to return to work—seeing everyone was supposed to help her stress levels, not increase them! Posy isn’t sure she’s living her best life, but with her parents depending on her, making a change seems risky. But not as risky as falling for gorgeous new neighbor Luke… As Suzanne’s dreams of the perfect McBride Christmas unravel, she must rely on the magic of the season to bring her daughters together. But will this new togetherness teach the sisters that their close-knit bond is strong enough to withstand anything—including a family Christmas? A messy family drama and a steamy little romance unfold under the Mediterranean sun for the perfect summer escape in The Island Villa, the next heartwarming novel by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan!