Thoughts on the Maple Leaf Tartan

[Macman]

Nick, I have no problem with you wearing the Maple Leaf Tartan. Your post got me thinking about whether or not I would wear another country's tartan, and under what circumstances. I don't think that I would personally, but I certainly don't mind you wearing mine.

[Liam]

Nick, I have no problem with you wearing the Maple Leaf Tartan. Your post got me thinking about whether or not I would wear another country's tartan, and under what circumstances. I don't think that I would personally, but I certainly don't mind you wearing mine.

My thoughts are much the same. I wouldn't wear another country's tartan unless invited to by a high ranking official of that country, or if you have some personal connection with that country. Now as to trews, I personally don't like the look of them and have no interest in having a pair.

[ProudGrandsonofClanGrant]

Thank you everyone for the responses so far.

Father Bill:

I did not think of it as a nametag; I thought of it more like a district tartan. As far as your other point, I do not approve of such dishonesty and am not trying to be deceitful in any way. I am just a Canada-loving American who may wind up moving to Canada for work/visiting Canada regularly anyway.

Steve:

Thank you for your input about the trews. I am now considering regular tartan trousers. I didn't realize that the maple leaf tartan was regarded as "Canada's tartan" as much as it is. I thought of it more as a district tartan. Like someone wearing Isle of Skye tartan because they enjoy spending time there. I appreciate the information.

Macman:

Again, thanks for clarifying the maple leaf tartan's status as a "Canada's tartan" rather than a district tartan. And thank you for your blessing to wear it.

Liam:

I was under the impression that I did have the sort of personal connection to Canada you speak of, given that I have enjoyed spending time there in the past and will continue to spend a lot of time there in the future, if not move there permanently. Thank you for your perspective, it is much appreciated.

Keep the opinions coming!

Nick

[Father Bill]

Actually, not only "Canada's Tartan" but "Canada's Official Tartan" by Act of Parliament:

http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1444070816842

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=594259