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The Night Before Christmas in Scotland

By: Kirsty Strange, Clement Moore
Narrated by: Kirsty Strange
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This classic poem, "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore, has been translated into Scots by Scottish author Kirsty Strange.

Blending Scottish humor with a jaunty musical score by James Strange, this version is a fresh take on a classic while preserving the original poem's festive and nostalgic essence. So snuggle doon and enjoy this nostalgic trip with your bairns as you experience the magic of Christmas with a Scottish twist.

"Twis th' nicht afore Christmas

when aw aboot tha hoose,

Nae creature wis stirrin'

no even a moose..."

The Night Before Christmas in Scotland is a fantastic addition to any book lover's collection and perfect for sharing with others. Enjoy listening to it with your best "Outlander" accent and share this keepsake with family members during festive gatherings.

About the author: Kirsty Strange is a Scottish author. She enjoys retelling old stories using the Scots language and adding a touch of humor. She lives in Fife with her husband, two spirited kids, and two equally spirited cats. She is fascinated by Scottish history and travels around Scotland with her family, researching stories from the past to share with others.

©2021 Kirsty Strange (P)2021 Kirsty Strange
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Sweet performance of the classic poem

This is a lovely Scottish version of Clement Moore’s essential Christmas classic — not to be missed.

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Very sweet

Short and sweet Scottish version of the classic poem. Loved it and I recommend it.

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pure Scottish joy

loved the authentic Scottish accent and old time dialect . pure Scottish Christmas joy .
A Christmas Classic

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Not a full book

So apparently I need to scour the description…. Because I expected a 200-300 page book reading…. Not a 10 page Children’s book reading done in 4minutes….

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