Category Archives: A Bit Of History

In A Halifax Pub

It is not unusual to see Scots in Halifax wearing traditional dress. Scots represent a significant percentage of the population (over 30% are of Scottish ancestry) and there are numerous Scottish social groups and civic events. Starting in 1768, the North British Society in Halifax (also known as “The Scots”) became the oldest Scottish heritageContinue reading “In A Halifax Pub”

The Historic Significance of Greccio’s Living Nativity and Saint Francis

The Very First Living Nativity In Greccio, Italy Greccio is a historic Italian village renowned for its deep connection to St. Francis of Assisi, particularly as the site of the very first Living Nativity scene, which he created in the early 13th century which marked a pivotal moment in Christian tradition, emphasizing the nativity ofContinue reading “The Historic Significance of Greccio’s Living Nativity and Saint Francis”