{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6734e66ca7d4829cee183d16/693ec998f3a6f9e20ac223e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Scottish Yuletide and Hogmanay Traditions [Re-Release]","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6734e66ca7d4829cee183d16/1765722586406-f197fcce-efd8-406e-8bd0-b50516bffeaa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join Jenny as she explores some of the many Yuletide and Hogmanay traditions, customs, rituals, and rites that have been practised in Scotland over the millennia. From ancient burial cairns being aligned with the setting winter solstice sun, to different types of divination, cow-hides and clubs, and of course, first-footing, these traditions are part of the celebration of the darkest days of the year, and the rebirth into a new cycle of life.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/scottishfolklorepodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit the website and view the interactive <a href=\"https://www.scottishfolklorepodcast.com/tsflp-episodes/6-scottish-yuletide-hogmanay-traditions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">map</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/c/TheScottishFolklorePodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a></p>","author_name":"The Scottish Folklore Podcast"}