St. Andrews Day

The Scotts may not have Thanksgiving, but St. Andrews Day keeps November festive and opens up the winter season leading to the other main Scottish holidays of Hogmony and Burns Night.  It's been quite interesting and fun to experience the Scottish culture through their festivities and discover new to us traditions on old favorites such as Hallowe'en and Christmas. 

Jude had a homework assignment this week which allowed us to learn more about the history of St. Andrews Day and why it is such an iconic Scottish holiday.  Arden will be wearing her red tartan dress to the nursery school party on Friday ( the actual day is 30 Nov.) where they will do some Scottish dancing and sample traditional fare.

   

Here is the story- such a fun video!

In other words, an excuse to party and celebrate all things Scottish!  So get out your kilts and bagpipes, eat some haggis and dance the night away.