Learn about the evolution of Christmas
THE story of Christmas is to be told in a special event at Edinburgh Castle, as part of this year's seasonal celebrations.
The event will include a series of shows illustrating how the celebration of Christmas has evolved over the centuries.
A cast of costumed actors will portray historic characters, taking visitors on a journey through the ages, from the origins of the festive season through to the present.
They will highlight how the season's festivities have developed from early pagan ceremonies and Christian celebrations, through the dark days of Oliver Cromwell's Christmas ban, on to the times of Mary Queen of Scots.
The Story of Christmas is being held at Edinburgh Castle on Sunday, 13 December.
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