Tartan Day in the U.S.of A

[Bill]

I plan to write an open letter to the Editor of our local newspaper concerning Tartan Day its' origin and purpose and encourage folks to observe the day.

BTW I just noticed that Tartan Day falls on Good Friday this coming year due to an early Easter date. I'm thinking that is going to cause some problems as far as celebrations are concerned but not with the wearn' O' the Tartan. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Bill

[macwilkin]

I plan to write an open letter to the Editor of our local newspaper concerning Tartan Day its' origin and purpose and encourage folks to observe the day.

BTW I just noticed that Tartan Day falls on Good Friday this coming year due to an early Easter date. I'm thinking that is going to cause some problems as far as celebrations are concerned but not with the wearn' O' the Tartan. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Bill

Many groups observe the holiday on the weekend before or after the 6th.

T.

[beowulf67]

I plan to write an open letter to the Editor of our local newspaper concerning Tartan Day its' origin and purpose and encourage folks to observe the day.

BTW I just noticed that Tartan Day falls on Good Friday this coming year due to an early Easter date. I'm thinking that is going to cause some problems as far as celebrations are concerned but not with the wearn' O' the Tartan. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Bill

Our local society has a kirkin (did I spell that right?) normally but since it's on Good Friday this year it kind of interferes with the other things going on at the church. So they haven't decided when they are doing it this year.

[bubba]

I think one reason Tartan Day doesn't get much attention is April is a peak political month. There are elections, State, local and Federal and the media tends to be in a political frenzy and is unwilling to give space to much else.

[billmcc]

Several people have mentioned the wearing of a kilt on Tartan Day. The average person won't spend the money on a kilt, but there are other types of tartan clothing (trousers, shirts, ties, hats, etc.) that are more affordable and could be worn with one's everyday attire.

I can't wear a kilt at work (violates safety rules), but I can wear a tartan shirt or trousers.

[macwilkin]

Several people have mentioned the wearing of a kilt on Tartan Day. The average person won't spend the money on a kilt, but there are other types of tartan clothing (trousers, shirts, ties, hats, etc.) that are more affordable and could be worn with one's everyday attire.

I can't wear a kilt at work (violates safety rules), but I can wear a tartan shirt or trousers.

The aforementioned Minnesota Tartan Day cooperative releases a new Tartan Day button for each year -- no two are alike -- a very easy way to "show the colours" at work.

T.

[mexpiper]

I was hoping to make it to NYC for Tartan Week. Might have to change my plans, a friend i was planning on staying with, has since moved. Its very expensive for rooms in NYC.

http://www.tartanweek.com/

i understand that last year was their biggest celebration in NYC.