A Brief History of Christmas in Scotland: The Extremis Publishing Podcast
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In this festively-themed podcast, archaeologist and Scottish history expert Dr Murray Cook talks with film history and literature scholar Dr Tom Christie about the history of Christmas in Scotland. They discuss the various festive traditions which have developed over the centuries, comparing yuletide celebrations at home and abroad, to explore what makes a modern Scottish Christmas. This podcast is Copyright © Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved.
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Kelly Welly - The Day of the Rabblement
Original folk/acoustic song called Kelly Welly by The Day of the Rabblement. This song was recorded live at the Wine Vaults, Southsea and is available on their debut album 'Night Time Rallies' .This song includes instruments like guitars (of all kinds), a tambourine and a violin to give it a traditional folk inspired style, as well as Khaleda's beautiful vocals. The band doesn't make their music in this particular style anymore as they have developed and evolved to fit the more recent times.
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