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By Lucas
Perry and Scott Perry |
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In
2006 the population in Scotland was
5,181,000. |
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Scotland’s flag is called ST.Andrew’s Cross.The
flag has never been officially adopted,but the Scottish people have flown
it for hundreds of years. |
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Christmas was not celebrated much,most people
celebrated New Year’s Eve (Hogmanay).They celebrate Christmas December 25. |
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Scottish people speak mainly English with a
Scottish accent.They say Merry Christmas the same way that we do. |
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Most homes had a Christmas tree.They would
decorate the tree on New Year’s Eve.The decorations were usually the same
ones every year. |
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Scotland’s Santa is the same as our Santa.He has
a white beard and a red hat with cotton balls around the bottom and one on
top of the hat.He has a red suit ,red pants and black boots with a cherry
red face,a black belt with a golden buckle. |
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A trifle which would be sponge
cake,fruit,custard,jell and cream all layered in a glass bowl,or else a
clootie dumpling,which the mother would start to make early in the morning. |
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In Scotland it is tradition to keep a fire
burning to ward off evil spirits.Should the fire go out evil spirits are
then able to enter through the chimney and bad luck will stay with you all
the following year. |
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Boys would get chocolate and hard candy and a
book and maybe a coloring book.The girls would get hair clips,books
,chocolate and an orange and both boys and girls would get a yoyo.Bad kids
would get coal just like us. |
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Baby Jesus,Mary and Joseph are the center of our
Christmas celebration in the Christmas faith.The birth of Jesus is the
reason for Christmas day. |
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The Wise men traveled great distances following only a star that led them to
Bethlehem, the place were Jesus was born.They brought gifts to worship baby
Jesus. |
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The angels are heavenly beings that announced the birth of Jesus
to the world.They play harps and trumpets in musical celebration. |
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http://viningsfirstbaptistchurch.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Manger_Scene.328141542_std.jpg |
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“Scotland” (2006) In World Book Encyclopedia.
(Vol. 17, pg. 211-220). Chicago : World Book Inc. |
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