originally a pagan festival?
2006-12-30 04:59:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Scots hate the English. The English celebrated Christmas but until the 1970's didn't celebrate New Year, so the Scots do just the opposite. Nuff said.
2006-12-30 05:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ah!!! Originally a pagan festival!!! finally!
Decorating LIVING trees, where they grow, to celebrate their endurance throughout the winter!!!
Gift giving of plenty to celebrate the end of the year, the Great Harvest!!!
2006-12-30 05:03:08 · answer #2 · answered by Invisible_Flags 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was more likely because our austere Calvinist ancestors didn't approve of the festival celebrating Christ's birthday being marked by drunkenness and debauchery so they discouraged any celebration but that is why New Year is more celebrated in Scotland.
2006-12-30 05:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would a church celebrate something pagan?
2006-12-30 05:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋