Christmas Trees

02/15/23 • 30 min

One of the most iconic symbols of the modern festive season, the Christmas tree has become an enduring and comforting motif of the holidays right across the world. In this episode, Tom and Joe take a look at the ancient origins of the Christmas tree and explore the different ways that it has become such an essential part of holiday festivities in so many countries.

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Festive Bannock Cakes & Ecclefechan Tarts

Scotland has no shortage of culinary specialities, and Christmas food is no different. In this episode, Tom and Joe discuss two festive delicacies which have found popularity in the modern Scottish Christmas - the ancient bannock cake, and the more recent Ecclefechan tart. But what are the stories which lie behind these distinctive yuletide treats, and why have they been enjoying a resurgence in popularity?

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American Christmas TV Movies Filmed in Scotland

The United States leads the world in the production of Christmas TV movies, and with its beautiful scenery Scotland has become an increasingly popular filming location for festive features. In this episode, Tom and Joe take a look at two recent TV movies which were filmed in Scotland - Ryan Dewar's "Christmas in the Highlands" and Mary Lambert's "A Castle for Christmas" - and discuss the different real-life places they highlight, as well as exploring why festive TV movies have enjoyed such enduring popularity.

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