I agree Vincimus Gradatim,for me I find it more natural to identify in a full and realistic way with family that were close to me as I went through,and go through life.But of course each to their own.

Lyle1 the community which you speak of sounds a real joy!That sort of mixed festival of differing cultures,particularly the foods,must be so much fun!The variety is great to imagine.

I mean,I love it to see my weans delight as they help me turn out a batch of tattie scones,or thier shrieks of laughter when I'm preparing a clooty dumpling ready for boiling,and I ask them to come 'smack it's bottom',the extra bonus being that I am passing to them recipes that came from Scotland from within our family.But even back in Scotland none of my family there live purely on Scots fare.Kebabs are hugely popular,as is a good curry,and 'chinkies carry oot' is high on the list for those nights when the wifie has a night off the cooking!

Thanks for sharing,Lyle1.