Of course- as soon as I read about it, I thought of our own TW. Upon further research, I discovered that it had nothing at all to do with TW!
National Tartan Day originated in New York City when the mayor, Ed Koch, declared July 1, 1982 as Tartan day, a one-time celebration of the 200th anniversary of repealing the Act of Proscription (August 12, 1747), which had forbidden Scots to wear tartan. Then in 2004, the National Capital Tartan Day Committee lobbied US House Representatives to designate April 6 as National Tartan Day, a day which was adopted on March 9, 2005.
SCOTS FORBIDDEN TO WEAR TARTAN! OH NOES!!
I think TW would agree that repealing the Act of Proscription is indeed something to celebrate!
So here we go...! Please concentrate on the tartans... nothing else. ; ))
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| Q- perhaps we can invite this guy to the next party? He looks like fun. |
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| This one is for TW. (Credit: Tantalizing Tuesdays) |
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| From TW's private collection. |
Can you guess which one is the TRUE SCOT? Watch the video to find out.
Fun Fact!
- Rachel Walker holds the Guinness World Record for wearing the most Tartans within 60 seconds. Walker managed to put on 4 kilts within 60 seconds.
As I was looking for photos, I started to think about my own history.
I have one Irish grandmother, and 3 Scottish grandparents.
My mother was a Campbell. Historically one of the most powerful of the Highland clans. The Campbells were known for their brutality and cruelty. Apparently to this day in many Highland villages, there are signs in restaurants, inns, and pubs that state: "We don't serve Campbells." Luckily only one of my grandparents was a Campbell.
My father was a MacClennan. We had a large stained glass window in our house with the following motto. While I breathe, I hope. I like that. I think my MacClennan genes are winning out over the Campbell genes.
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Happy National Tartan Day Everyone! GO PLAID!
