First
of all a very happy St. Andrew's Day for all the people of Scotland
from www.Try3Steps.cf.
On this auspicious
occasion we would like to give you the history of
St. Andrew's Day. How it had started and evolved as modern St.
Andrew's Day.
Present:
St.
Andrew's Day is country Scotland's official national day. In 2006,
the Scottish Parliament designated St Andrew's Day as an official
bank holiday. It is also a national holiday in Romania.
History:
In the
period of 1034–1093 Malcolm III (Who fought a succession of wars
against the kingdom of England) Was the originator of the festival
celebrations. It was thought that ritual slaughter of animals
associated with Samhain was moved to this date, so as to assure
enough animals were kept alive for winter. But it is only in more
recent times that the 30 November has been given national holiday
status.
Celebrations:
It is the
festival of food, music and dance. In each and every aspect Scottish
tradition and culture reflects. Schools are main attraction with
ceilidhs, dance festivals, storytelling, reciting and writing poems,
writing tall tales, cooking traditional Scottish meals, and
bagpipe-playing and much more. And it is also the start for the
winter season followed by many festivals as well.
Once again
a very happy St. Andrew's Day.
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