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Dancing the Rain by FotoFling Scotland Via Flickr: Cowal Highland Gathering 2010

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Joyous Hogmanay to All!

As New Year celebrations go, the Scottish tradition of Hogmanay is in a class of its own. Hogmanay harks back to the Viking midwinter celebration of Yule. It gained popularity after the Parliament of Scotland, during the Protestant Reformation, prohibited Christmas in 1640. Not until 1958 was it officially allowed to celebrate Christmas in Scotland. Here are some traditions regarding Hogmanay and preparation for the new year. 

It is traditional to give your living space and hearth a thorough cleaning and clear all your debts before the bells sound at midnight on New Year’s Eve, giving every chance for a fresh start in the new year. Fire plays a significant role in the Hogmanay festivities. Fireworks, torchlit processions, and bonfires are all symbols of the coming of more daylight after midwinter.

Another tradition is “first footing.” After midnight, to ensure good luck for the household, the first person to cross the threshold should be a dark-haired male. The first footer should bring with him a gift or gifts that hold hope for a prosperous and happy new year ahead.

A silver coin, luck and financial prosperity Shortbread, plentiful food Coal or peat, warmth Salt, flavor Whisky, cheer

“A guid New Year to ane an’ a’, and mony may ye see.”

All of us at the UWM Archives wish all of you a happy and prosperous 2019!

The above images come from the Catherine Campbell Papers, 1851-1959 (milw mss 155, box 1, folder 4). The collection is related to her Scottish heritage, involvement in various Scottish organizations, and her activities as a Highland Fling dancer including competition in Scottish games throughout the United States.

The first image is the cover of a brochure of Donald MacLean, Canada’s leading Highland outfitters. Next, is an undated advertisement for Teacher’s Highland Cream. “The Haggis, a traditional Scotch ceremonial dish, is always “piped in” together with Scotch Whisky.” Finally, from a book titled One Hundred Songs of Scotland: Music and Words, published by Oliver Ditson & Co. in Boston in 1859 are the words and music for Auld Lang Syne, which is sung immediately after the bells ring at midnight.

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*Highland Music Plays in the Background*

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Highland Dancer by FotoFling Scotland Via Flickr: Inveraray Highland Games 2018

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Christopher Munro - Highland Dancer by FotoFling Scotland Via Flickr: Ceres Highland Games 2011

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Christopher Munro - Highland Dancer by FotoFling Scotland Via Flickr: Lochearnhead Highland Games 2011

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What’s in your practice space? ⁣⁣👯‍♀️⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ These days, we’re mostly not leaving the house to practice. Or at all. What weird items have ended up in your practice space?⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Mine includes: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Three pairs of ghillies, two of which are too small for me. Practice ghillies noticeably missing and unable to be located. One pair with no laces. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • One knee sock, mate MIA⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Dance class bag, notably emptied of contents, possibly in search for practice ghillies⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Tangled earbuds ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • One jig shoe (???)⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • The Stick roller⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Peanut ball for rolling out my feet ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • USIR 2019 cooling towel - a lifesaver in the summer ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Two practice spots ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Compression sleeve⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Inhaler ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Resistance band - the thickest one ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ • Hydro Flask - empty, because it was the end of class ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ If you’re as nosy as I am (😉) you will love seeing what has accumulated in others’ practice spaces! Or, are you finally getting to go back to in person class? If so, share what’s in your class bag! ⁣⁣⁣

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Dudelsack und Schottenkaro

Das Finale

Weniger Chichi und Pathos, dafür mehr “Massed Pipes and Drums” und Schottenkaros. Das Basel Tattoo besinnt sich auf seine Wurzeln und sein schottisches Vorbild.

Massed Pipes and Drums

Für einen farbenfrohen und feurigen Auftakt sorgten die aztekischen Tänzer der “Compania De Danza Tenochtitlan” aus Mexiko.

Massed Pipes and Drums

Y-Tours: Das Heeres Musik Korps aus Ulm

Cheerleader…

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