Rebirth of a family tradition

**Gryphon noir** · 19th December 07, 10:39 PM

It's official. I just ordered a kilt for my son for Christmas.

My great uncle was the last to wear a kilt on a regular basis, so it's been nearly a century since two generations might have been seen kilted together. While my son's first kilt won't be the traditional tartan* worn in the family, the Black Watch looks pretty close.
Next step--having a specific family tartan designed and woven, and convincing some cousins and nephews to get kilted!

I'll be sure to post a photo....

*Hunting Matheson

**Arizona Scot** · 19th December 07, 10:44 PM

Well what a wonderful way to pass on the tradition. Good for you and good for him, enjoy and keep the tradition alive.

**Coemgen** · 20th December 07, 02:19 AM

Good on ya!

**Coinneach** · 20th December 07, 03:26 AM

That's a great way to spur interest in the family history and start a tradition. I hope you can convince your cousins and nephews to join in. How great that would be when you all get together!

**Amoskeag** · 20th December 07, 04:02 AM

Good for him. How old is your son? My 13 year old boy wants nothing to do with a kilt.
Bob

**James MacMillan** · 20th December 07, 06:42 AM

That's neat! Family connections and support make kilting so much better!

**Chef** · 20th December 07, 07:03 AM

It's great when your sons like to wear the kilt. My 8 yo loves his and is thrilled to get a chance to wear it. Even my wee guy (he's 3) has one now. Make sure their early experiences are all positive so they build up a sense of pride when they wear it and they will be converts.

**TheKiltedWonder** · 20th December 07, 08:43 AM

That's great. I'm sure the Black Watch will be worn with as much pride as anything else.

Don't ask me "Gryphon, why do you kilt?"....it's a family tradition.

**turpin** · 20th December 07, 08:52 AM

My older son started wearing his kilt to high school in Illinois when he was 15. That's what inspired me and his uncle to start.

Sort of like generation reversal. My younger son (12) just isn't there yet.

My younger daughter wanted a kilt so badly. I finally bought her a USAK mini-kilt, with great results as you can see here.

Daughter on right at HOG xmas party

Kicking up a fuss

Kelly did a great job. You should have heard Haley scream when I showed it to her. She got to wear it to the party, then had to give it back for opening on xmas. Pure torture!