Was Tartan ever actually banned?

[macwilkin]

But during the service the Tartans WERE blessed and they raised money. This tradition continues but without the money being raised.

Is your objection that:
A. People have forgot that it started to raise money
B. That Kirkin continues today
C. or something else

I haven't seen a single source that says that Dr. Marshall blessed tartans in 1943. Years ago I wrote the NY Ave. Presbyterian Church and asked if they have any original service leaflets from the first Kirkin's, but I don't remember remember receiving one. I do have some material provided to me by a friend in the Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge, but nothing pointed to the blessing of tartans.

Remember that the word "kirk" means "church" -- by naming it the "Kirkin' of the Tartans", Marshall was calling the clans together to the kirk.

Personally, I love the service -- I just wish the legend had not taken a life of its own.

T,

[Kilted-Marine]

Personally, I love the service -- I just wish the legend had not taken a life of its own.

T,

I am not sure why it is an issue that the kirkin has taken on a life of its own. It is a wonderful celebration and time to have a gathering of the Scots, some of whom would otherwise only get to church for weddings or funerals.

I just chalk it up to a new tradition (although 70+ years old) that I hope last many many years that celebrates the bonds of family and friends and the brotherhood between Canada, USA, and our home soil Scotland

I for one am glad the new tradition did not die after WWII

[macwilkin]

I am not sure why it is an issue that the kirkin has taken on a life of its own. It is a wonderful celebration and time to have a gathering of the Scots, some of whom would otherwise only get to church for weddings or funerals.

I just chalk it up to a new tradition (although 70+ years old) that I hope last many many years that celebrates the bonds of family and friends and the brotherhood between Canada, USA, and our home soil Scotland

I for one am glad the new tradition did not die after WWII

I never said it wasn't -- but as a historian, my job is to be as accurate as possible.

T.