why did scotland ban christmas

During the Scottish War of Independence in the 1300s, King Edward I of England ordered that Christmas be banned in Scotland as a way to suppress Scottish culture and impose English rule. He believed that Christmas celebrations were a sign of Scottish independence and a threat to his authority. In addition to banning Christmas, Edward I also banned the playing of bagpipes, which were a symbol of Scottish nationalism. These actions were part of a broader attempt by Edward I to control and assimilate the Scottish people into English culture.