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The Fiery Cross Or Crann Tara
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Scotland was a dominate Roman Catholic country, so it is no revelation, to learn that the, “cross” figured a...
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Jumping The Broom Or Besom
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The earliest mention of this custom appears to come from the Celts in the early eighteenth century. It seems...
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Sinister Nursery Rhymes
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“There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, She had so many children, she didn’t know what...
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Sinister Nursery Rhymes
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“Mary, Mary quite contrary, How does your garden grow ? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids...
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Trows Or Elf-Shot
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A trow is a bitter, naughty fairy or spirit in the folklore traditions of the Orkney or Shetland islands....
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Sinister Nursery Rhymes
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“Three blind mice, three blind mice, See how they run, see how they run ! They all ran after...
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Scottish Sheep Races
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Unfortunately, another joyful, traditional event has been cancelled in a Scottish Town. Moffat is situated in the Scottish Borders, just...
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Sinister Nursery Rhymes
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“Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water Jack fell down and broke his...
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