CajunScot

I was not trying to argue your point either. I understand where you are coming from, I was sort of suggesting that some traditions start in fact, move to fiction and end up as legend.

The question for ME is - "Is it important that people KNOW why they are doing something or is it more important that they are doing it"

Depending on the event the answer to that question may be different.

Kirkin of the tartan - Is to ask a blessing on the tartans (and those families which fall under them).
Does it REALLY matter when, how, why it started?
If a person never knows the real story - does it matter?

Just a few questions i have to ask myself