was christmas ever banned in scotland

Yes, Christmas was banned in Scotland for several centuries, starting in the 16th century with the Scottish Reformation. The Scottish Presbyterian Church prohibited the celebration of Christmas, viewing it as a Catholic holiday. In 1640, the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland issued a proclamation banning all Christmas festivities, including the singing of carols, the eating of mince pies, and the hanging of Christmas decorations. Christmas remained a banned holiday in Scotland until the late 18th century, when it was gradually revived and celebrated again.