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Royal Rhyme Time: Christmas Ceilidh

Join us to hear stories about celebrations and play a special game called the Feast of the Bean. With music and dancing in our Christmas ceilidh, suitable for children aged four and under!

Royal Rhyme Time: Christmas Ceilidh

About Royal Rhyme Time: Christmas Ceilidh

It’s Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse - but what was Christmas like nearly 500 years ago?

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand building to hear stories about celebrations and play a special game called the Feast of the Bean.

With music and dancing in our Christmas ceilidh!

Suitable for children aged four and under, accompanied by parents or carers.

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