Christmas lights and vikings in Edinburgh morning round up November 19 We find out what's really going on on the run up to Christmas in Edinburgh. The Nordic Festival is getting set to invade Edinburgh. via farm1.staticflickr.com In a unique celebration of music and arts, the city is being brought back to its Nordic roots. We run down the events happening across the city, here are a few highlights to look out for. If you've got a sweet tooth and your children love to bake then we've got the right ingredients for a happy family day out. The helpful folk at the Galvin Brasserie figured you deserved a bit of grown-up relaxation. While you chill out with a glass of wine, they've arranged for your children to be trained in the highly complex art of building edible homes.