CHRISTMASTARTAN!
Festive weaves for the season of Yule!
“While Santa keeks doon frae the mantle above,
the Yule log crackles oan this Christmas Nicht,
waurmin’ hearth an’ hame by burnin’ sae bricht.
We coorie thegither, my wife an’ I,
voicin’ oor thouchts aboot the day ganged by.
A’ wheest in the daurk we savour oor love.”
‘When the Yule log Crackles’
~ Francis Kerr Young
Enjoy the vintage seasonal postcards, specialty tartan collection and a bit of mood music!
Tartans for the Season ofSanta!
In Scotland the period over Christmas was once known as the Yules, a time of extended feasting and celebration. This idea is reflected in names likeNollaig mhòr, ‘Big Christmas’ – given to Christmas Day – andNollag bheag, ‘Little Christmas’ or ‘New Year’s Day’. Other traditional names for the season allude to the light it brings to hearth and home such asOidhche Choinnle, ‘Candle Night’.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
FAQs
Santa. Known around the world as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, Kris Kringle & Papa Noel, in Scotland we simply refer to Father Christmas as Santa.
What is the oldest tartan in Scotland? ›
Glen Affric has been classified as Scotland's oldest tartan due to the presence of multiple colours and several stripes of different sizes.
Where did the Christmas tartan come from? ›
Tartan comes from Scotland. It's a way to distinguish clans from one another, symbolizing family colors, connections, and history.
What is a traditional Scottish Christmas? ›
Scottish people celebrate Christmas by drawing on plenty of other traditions found across countries in Europe and the West. In Scotland, you'll see Christmas trees lighting up people's houses and wreaths on the front door. People put presents under the tree and leave mince pies for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve.
Why was Christmas banned in Scotland until 1958? ›
Before the Reformation in 1560, Christmas in Scotland had been a religious feasting day. Then, with the powerful Kirk frowning upon anything related to Roman Catholicism, the Scottish Parliament passed a law in 1640 that made celebrating 'Yule vacations' illegal. The baking of Yule bread was a criminal act!
Who was the most feared Scottish clan? ›
Number one is Clan Campbell of Breadalbane. The feud between the MacGregors and the Campbells is well documented but Sir Malcolm said this strand of the Campbells was particularly feared given its dominance over a large swathe of Scotland - and its will to defend it at all cost.
What is the most infamous Scottish clan? ›
The hated Campbells are best known for the massacre at Glencoe at the ancestral lands of Clan MacDonald. In the early hours of February 13, 1692, 36 MacDonalds were slaughtered -- including women and young children -- after they had welcomed the Campbells into their homes.
When was the kilt banned in Scotland? ›
The Jacobite risings demonstrated the dangers to central government of such warrior Highland clans, and as part of a series of measures the government of King George II imposed the "Dress Act" in 1746, outlawing men and boys wearing items of Highland dress including kilts (although an exception was made for the ...
What is the Christmas plaid called? ›
The association of tartan with Christmas is mainly because of the Scots and their love of celebrating the winter solstice. Even buffalo plaid originally came from Scotland. The red and black plaid we know of as buffalo plaid came to the us in the 1800's and was worn for good luck in battle.
What are the rules for tartan? ›
There are no specific rules governing which tartan you can wear, just traditions. The most important thing is it makes you feel proud to wear it. People participate in a traditional Scottish Ceilidh, Fintry Town Hall.
Whilst predominantly grey with over-checks of red and black, the background of the tartan contains threads of black and white yarns twisted together and mixed in differing proportions to achieve the appearance of the rough-hewn granite so familiar on Royal Deeside.
What do Scots eat for Christmas dinner? ›
Scottish Christmas food
Soup, smoked salmon, pâté and haggis are common starters. For the main course, roast turkey tends to be the most popular dish. But you might also be able to choose from options such as glazed ham, roast beef or goose.
What is Santa Claus called in Scotland? ›
In Scotland, and in my family it was always Santa or Santa Claus which we were taught as children was a contraction of St. Nicholas. Actually, as a Scot, living in England, with family in Aberdeen, Arbroath, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, amongst other places, I can attest that we all say both, along with Old Saint Nick, etc.
What is the Scottish Christmas word? ›
The Scottish Gaelic word for Christmas is 'Nollaig'. When we want to wish someone a merry Christmas we say 'Nollaig Chridheil'. Here's a few more handy Gaelic Christmas phrases that you can use over the festive season: Àm na Nollaig - Christmas time.
What is the British Santa called? ›
According to Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (19th edn, 2012), Father Christmas is considered to be "[a] British rather than a US name for Santa Claus, associating him specifically with Christmas. The name carries a somewhat socially superior cachet and is thus preferred by certain advertisers."
What is Celtic Santa called? ›
Santa Claus, Daidí na Nollag (lit. father of Christmas ) in Irish, is known in The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as Santy or Santa.
What is Nordic Santa called? ›
Fjøsnissen: The Norwegian Santa. Easily offended if you are disrespectful, but warm and hardworking if you treat him right! That's Fjøsnissen, a mischievous mythical Norwegian creature who lives in the barn.
