November 30th marks the feast day of Saint Andrew, the patron saint in Scotland. St Andrew's Day celebrates Scottish culture by enjoying traditional Scottish food, music and dance. Schools across Scotland hold special St Andrew's Day events and activities including art shows, Scottish country dancing, lunchtime ceilidhs, dance festivals, storytelling, reciting and writing poems, writing tall tales, cooking traditional Scottish meals, and bagpipe-playing. These events recognize the importance of Scottish heritage. Many other countries with Scottish connections also celebrate this day.
In Oxford, Lady Margret Hall hosted a Scottish barn dancing evening. There was a live band that helped to create a boot-stomping mood. We did dances with some interesting titles, like Whiskey Dripping, Willow Stripping, and The Basket. They all involved a lot of galloping, spinning, and laughing. I went with two of my girlfriends from APU and we had a blast!
May you experience the gift of celebrating a different culture.
All my love,
Gennavieve
In Oxford, Lady Margret Hall hosted a Scottish barn dancing evening. There was a live band that helped to create a boot-stomping mood. We did dances with some interesting titles, like Whiskey Dripping, Willow Stripping, and The Basket. They all involved a lot of galloping, spinning, and laughing. I went with two of my girlfriends from APU and we had a blast!
May you experience the gift of celebrating a different culture.
All my love,
Gennavieve
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