wrentony@ntlworld.com wrote: > The main Scottish Christmas tradition is almost to ignore it. Christmas was a working day in my youth; I did get presents, though. I recall that the pubs were closed on Christmas day in Edinburgh in the 1950's - can't think why! > > Tony > > Yes, in the village where I grew up Christmas was a working day with all the shops open. There was a tradition of carol singing and also a collection of coal which was distributed to the poor. Cheers Guy -- http://freespace.virgin.net/guy.etchells/ The site that gives you facts not promises http://anguline.co.uk/ Old and rare books on CD