Scotland's favourite son and poet, Rabbie Burns, was born in Alloway, Scotland, on January 25, 1759, and this year celebrates 253 years since his birth. He died in Dumfries, Scotland, on July 21, 1796.Robert Burns' acquaintances held the first Burns' supper on July 21, the anniversary of his death, in Ayrshire, Scotland, in the late 1700s. The date was later changed to January 25, which marks his birthday.
And what's the best way to celebrate a birthday? Well, have a party, of course. And that's exactly what Scots all over the world (and wannabe Scots, like me) do every January.
Sorry, no photos of the fabulous food, I was too busy enjoying my dinner to take pictures, but you can see a sample of previous Burns Dinner delights here and here
And it's not only the tradition of food and drink. There's poetry, song and dance too. These young ladies demonstrated the Hornpipe and Highland Dance.
Looks like you had a great time. Just as a piece of useless information, DH worked with a chap years ago whose wife was related to RB and they had a grandfather clock that had been his.... Well, I did warn you!
ReplyDeleteCertainly looks like your auld acquaintances have not been forgot!
ReplyDelete-Thanks for that bit of trivia about Rabbie Burns, I had no idea.
This looks like a GREAT time was had by all! What a FABULOUS Celebration you gad for 'hinmself'....!! Robbie Burns....A Great Great Writer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun evening it was with great entertainment and of course not to forget the food. They almost ate the whole thing - haggis that is!
ReplyDeleteOh, sounds like fun and what great looking outfits too.;) Love that haggis in the post below.;))
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So fun to be Scotish, Sham, yes? We just watched one of the Highlander movies last night and talked about how much we love seeing anything about that beautiful part of the world. Sounds like a great way to bring in the new year.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been quite a party! I would have liked to take part but I don’t know if I would understand the language. Last May while at the market in France there was a class of young foreign students near me. I tried to understand them to know where they came from. I asked my husband – he had no clue. Finally I understood one English word so I asked the little boy near me « Where are you from ? » « Scotland » he replied. I don't know what part of Scotland though.
ReplyDeleteRobbie Burns was verra guid-looking! Don't think i'd go for the sossidges, though, just the neeps & tatties!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like such a fun evening. I remember your posts about it in years past and your pictures of Haggis etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Looks like a fun time was had by all. :)
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