Public Holidays

[Richard B]

When was Christmas Day made a holiday in Scotland

[greenday]

I cannot be certain on this, but I'm fairly sure it was around the time of the second world war.

[greenday]

Just checked, the answer is actually 1958! Remember though, New Year is traditionally the big one up here.

http://www.north-pole.co.uk/festive_facts/

[ianess]

Agreed........I can remember as a kid that my dad had to work Christmas Day.......the traditional holiday was always New Year.  Now there`s a push on to have St Andrews Day as a holiday.

[Kay]

My hubby has to work on Xmas Day,Boxing Day and New Years Day. He works for a japanese firm and they dont consider bank holidays!

[cruthinboy]

Wasn't New Year only made a holiday in England some time in the 70s?