Food
What is included in a festive breakfast?
How many years was Christmas banned in Scotland?
400 years
What is sowan?
Fermented oats
What was another name for the Church of Scotland?
The Kirk.
What is the porridge made out of?
Whiskey
What is the “Redding” the house?
People must tidy the house before midnight.
Why was Christmas banned in Scotland?
The reformation; leaders of the Kirk saw Christmas as an unbiblical Catholic tradition.
How many ingredients does shortbread have?
3
What date is the official start of winter festivals?
November 30
What was the act that made it illegal to celebrate Christmas in Scotland?
What ingredients are in shortbread?
Flour, butter and sugar
What is St. Andrew’s Day?
The official start of winter festivals
1640-1958