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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