Download or read book Learning About Christmas In Scotland written by Joey Ogrady and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most unusual facts about Scottish Christmas traditions is that they don't last long. For nearly 400 years, Christmas celebrations were banned in Scotland. Besides, one of the Scottish Christmas traditions that were also banned for many years is the baking of Yule bread. Under the ban, bakers are required to provide authorities with the name of anyone requesting the holiday staple. And there are many other facts about the history of Christmas in Scotland that you may not know. Let's read this book to know it!

Download or read book Christmas in Scotland written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each volume contains crafts, recipes, music and a glossary.

Download or read book A Wreath of Snow written by Liz Curtis Higgs and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A wonderful story of redemption and restoration that will warm your heart during the Christmas season—or any time of year!” —Francine Rivers, best-selling author of Redeeming Love Wrapped in a cloud of steam, the engine rolled to a stop, the screech of metal against metal filling the frosty air. Snow blew across the railway platform and around Meg’s calfskin walking boots. The weather definitely was not improving. She ordered tea with milk and sugar, eying the currant buns and sweet mincemeat tarts displayed beneath a bell jar. Later, perhaps, when her appetite returned. At the moment her stomach was twisted into a knot. “Anything else for you?” the cashier asked as she handed over the tea, steaming and fragrant. Meg was surprised to find her fingers trembling when she lifted the cup. “All I want is a safe journey home.” “On a day like this?” the round-faced woman exclaimed. “None but the Almighty can promise you that, lass.” “A Wreath of Snow glows with warmth, charm, and grace. A wonderful read.” —BJ HOFF, author of The Riverhaven Years series Christmas Eve 1894 All Margaret Campbell wants for Christmas is a safe journey home. When her plans for a festive holiday with her family in Stirling crumble beneath the weight of her brother’s bitterness, the young schoolteacher wants nothing more than to return to the students she loves and the town house she calls home. Then an unexpected detour places her in the path of Gordon Shaw, a handsome newspaperman from Glasgow, who struggles under a burden of remorse and shame. When the secret of their shared history is revealed, will it leave them tangled in a knot of regret? Or might their past hold the threads that will bind their future together? As warm as a woolen scarf on a cold winter’s eve, A Wreath of Snow is a tender story of love and forgiveness, wrapped in a celebration of all things Scottish, all things Victorian, and, especially, all things Christmas.

Download or read book The Great Tapestry of Scotland written by Alistair Moffat and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2013-10-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of thousands of years of Scottish history and achievement, from the end of the last Ice Age to Dolly the Sheep and Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory in 2013. This book tells the story of this unique undertaking from its original conception and creation by teams of dedicated stitchers to its grand unveiling at the Scottish Parliament in 2013, its subsequent touring and the creation of its permanent home in the Scottish Borders.

Download or read book A Highland Christmas written by M.C. Beaton and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In dark, wintry Lochdubh, Christmas Cheer is about as welcome as a flat tyre on a deserted road. The Calvinist element in town has always resisted what they view as secular frivolity, so for most of the townsfolk there'll be no carols, feasting, gifts - or even whisky on Christmas Day! And for PC Hamish Macbeth there's no holiday from crime - he finds himself hunting for a missing cat belonging to a lonely spinster. Curt and unfriendly, the woman is convinced her pet has been stolen but once behind her heavily-bolted door, Hamish can spot her true problem - she lives in fear, though of who or what he cannot guess. Then someone steals a Christmas tree and lights from the nearby village of Cnothan. So it is up to Hamish to sort all these problems out - and he had better do it quickly, for the church bells will soon peal on the eve of Christmas. This one-off standalone story is a special Christmas treat for all fans of Hamish Macbeth and can be read at any point in the ongoing series. Also features the first UK publication of a Hamish Macbeth short story, Knock, Knock, You're Dead! Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series: 'First rate ... deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere.' Booklist 'It's always a treat to return to Lochdubh.' New York Times 'Readers will enjoy the quirks and unique qualities of the cast ... Beaton catches the beauty of the area's natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour.' Library Journal 'Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying.' Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Scottish Christmas Celebration written by Greg Tape and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most unusual facts about Scottish Christmas traditions is that they don't last long. For nearly 400 years, Christmas celebrations were banned in Scotland. Besides, one of the Scottish Christmas traditions that were also banned for many years is the baking of Yule bread. Under the ban, bakers are required to provide authorities with the name of anyone requesting the holiday staple. And there are many other facts about the history of Christmas in Scotland that you may not know. Let's read this book to know it!

Download or read book Discovering About Christmas written by Dino Duhart and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most unusual facts about Scottish Christmas traditions is that they don't last long. For nearly 400 years, Christmas celebrations were banned in Scotland. Besides, one of the Scottish Christmas traditions that were also banned for many years is the baking of Yule bread. Under the ban, bakers are required to provide authorities with the name of anyone requesting the holiday staple. And there are many other facts about the history of Christmas in Scotland that you may not know. Let's read this book to know it!

Download or read book Scotland for Christmas written by Cathryn Parry and published by Brave Cat Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Bodyguard Hero Passionate Enough to Risk It All for Love? The Secrets of the Past Lay Hidden in the Highlands: Jacob Ross is a U.S. Secret Service agent on a mission for truth: how was his police officer father killed in Scotland years ago while rescuing the kidnapped niece and nephew of John Sage, billionaire CEO of the Sage Family empire? Isabel Sage is the Sage Family heiress who needs a driver to escort her from New York City to her cousin’s wedding in Vermont. Though Isabel is smart, hardworking—and above all—loyal to her clan, she’s drawn to the gruff protector who’s been assigned to her, not knowing he’s been less than honest with his agenda. But love has a way of blossoming where it’s least expected. Now they each have a dilemma. Should Jacob tell Isabel what he’s really after? And for Isabel, is love enough to overcome family duty? “Oh my GOSH, I loved this book. Jacob and Isabel were both so well written and completely compelling. There is a level of intrigue here that feels like real life, as well as an evolving intimacy which was earned. By the time the sex happens, I totally believed they would have that effect upon each other - this wasn't physical for these two characters, it was a total experience.” —Kristen, Beverages and Books reviews “It ticks all the boxes for me. A contemporary Scotland romance, a hero protector, an ambitious heroine, continuity, and a plot that kept me guessing how they'll end up together. It was a page turner for me. I'm looking forward to the next in the series. I really liked the first in the series, The Sweetest Hours, but this one I really love.” —Christy, Goodreads reader Scotland for Christmas is book #2 in the Sage Family of Scotland series: Book #1: The Sweetest Hours Book #2: Scotland for Christmas Book #3: Secret Garden All books in the trilogy may be read as standalone romances. Buy SCOTLAND FOR CHRISTMAS for passionate romance with a hero-protector and fall in love today! Scotland For Christmas should be of interest to anyone who enjoys reading books related to the following topics: Bodyguard heroes, Secret Service romance books, New York City romance novels, Scottish weddings romance books, men in kilts, contemporary Scottish romance novels, holiday romance, romance novels set in the highlands, Scottish castle romance book, family saga romance novels, Scotland family saga romance, Scottish billionaire series, Scotland billionaire romance, billionaire romance

Download or read book Christmas at Snowflake Lodge written by CP Ward and published by AMMFA Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHRISTMAS AT SNOWFLAKE LODGE - A HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS ROMANCE FROM CP WARD COMING SEPTEMBER 30TH 2021 Plumber Jessica Lemond is determined not to follow in her parents footsteps by living off her famous grandfather's fortune. However, when the old timer himself elopes to Scotland with suspicions over the recent death of his much younger third wife hanging over his head and a private detective on his tail, it is left to Jessica to follow and clear up the mess. Happy to escape from her nightmarish lodger Doreen, she heads to the remote Snowflake Lodge with her young trainee Kirsten in tow. However, Snowflake Lodge - with its oddball staff and very dodgy plumbing - is not how it appears in the brochure. Among the beautiful Scottish scenery, and with more hot chocolate and mince pies than she can possibly handle, can Jessica find something she didn't even know she was looking for? GET YOUR CHRISTMAS 2021 READING READY - AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW

Download or read book The Christmas Sisters written by Sarah Morgan and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss North to Home, the Hallmark movie based on The Chistmas Sisters! “The perfect gift for readers who relish heartwarming tales of sisters and love.”—Booklist on The Christmas Sisters In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect cozy Christmas. Her three adopted daughters are coming home for the holidays and she can’t wait to see them. But tensions are running high… Workaholic Hannah knows she can’t avoid spending the holidays with her family two years in a row. But it’s not the weight of their expectations that’s panicking her—it’s the life-changing secret she’s hiding. Stay-at-home mom Beth is having a personal crisis. All she wants for Christmas is time to decide if she’s ready to return to work—seeing everyone was supposed to help her stress levels, not increase them! Posy isn’t sure she’s living her best life, but with her parents depending on her, making a change seems risky. But not as risky as falling for gorgeous new neighbor Luke… As Suzanne’s dreams of the perfect McBride Christmas unravel, she must rely on the magic of the season to bring her daughters together. But will this new togetherness teach the sisters that their close-knit bond is strong enough to withstand anything—including a family Christmas? A messy family drama and a steamy little romance unfold under the Mediterranean sun for the perfect summer escape in The Island Villa, the next heartwarming novel by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan!

Download or read book Christmas written by Judith Flanders and published by Thomas Dunne Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published: Great Britain: Picador, 2017.

Download or read book Christmas in Ukraine written by World Book, Inc and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Where are the Women written by Sara Sheridan and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine a different Scotland, a Scotland where women are commemorated in statues and streets and buildings - even in the hills and valleys? This is a guidebook to that alternative nation, where the cave on Staffa is named after Malvina rather than Fingal, and Arthur's Seat isn't Arthur's, it belongs to St Triduana. Where you arrive into Dundee at Slessor Station and the Victorian monument on Stirling's Abbey Hill interprets national identity not as a male warrior but through the women who ran hospitals during the First World War. The West Highland Way ends at Fort Mary. The Old Lady of Hoy is a prominent Orkney landmark. And the plinths in central Glasgow proudly display statues of suffragettes. In this 'imagined atlas' fictional streets, buildings, statues and monuments are dedicated to real women, telling their often untold or unknown stories.For most of recorded history, women have been sidelined, if not silenced, by men who named the built environment after themselves. Now is the time to look unflinchingly at Scotland's heritage and bring those women who have been ignored to light. Sara Sheridan explores beyond the traditional male-dominated histories to reveal a new picture of Scotland's history and heritage.

Download or read book Christmas on the Isle of Skye written by Kirsty Ferry and published by Choc Lit. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How far would you go to be with the one you love at Christmas? A heartwarming holiday romance set in contemporary Scotland! Scotland’s Isle of Skye is a magical place, especially at Christmas, and there’s no place Zac Fallon would rather be. But while Zac has everything he needs on Skye, there’s still something missing—and that something is a somebody called Ivy McFarlane. Ivy used to work with Zac, but then spread her wings and moved to Glastonbury. He’s missed her ever since. Now it’s almost Christmas and Zac realizes that the Ivy-shaped hole in his life is too big to bear. So starts his festive mission to the mainland—but will he be back in time to spend Christmas in Skye? And, more importantly, will Ivy be with him?

Download or read book The Christmas Castle in Scotland Romantic Escapes Book 9 written by Julie Caplin and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart...

Download or read book An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales written by Theresa Breslin and published by Illustrated Scottish Treasuries. This book was released on 2012 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.

Download or read book A Scottish Lord for Christmas written by Lauren Smith and published by Lauren Smith. This book was released on 2023-03-16 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kilt for Christmas . . . Lady Rowena Pepperwirth is beautiful, wealthy, and can have any many she wants. Only, no man has ever caused her heart to flutter—until the holiday house party she agreed to attend at the last minute. One look at the brooding Lord Forres and Rowena knows exactly what she wants for Christmas: the dashing Scottish lord. Quinn MacCauley needs a wife for several reasons. When he meets the lovely Lady Rowena, he knows she’ll be a good mother to his daughter and a capable mistress for his home. He’ll even overlook her tempting beauty—because there’s no way he will ever risk his heart again. But he never counted on Rowena’s determination to give him the greatest gift of all: a chance at true love.