how does scotland celebrate christmas

Scotland has its own unique Christmas traditions, which have been passed down through generations. The Scottish Christmas season starts with the lighting of the first Christmas candle on December 25th, known as Christmas Tidings. This candle is lit at the St. Andrew's Cathedral in Edinburgh, and then a torch procession follows from there to a sacred site called the Magdalen Chapel. The torch procession is a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages, when people would carry torches to symbolize the coming of Christ. During the Christmas season, there are many other traditions that take place. One popular tradition is the "Up Helly A