Kilted at Christmas Eve church service

[Lallans]

In the not long past the only times you ever saw a kilt in Scotland were at games, weddings or in church, or if the wearer was a Highland outfitter or a raving nat. Today, the first four are still correct. It's the nats who have mostly decided to wear California miners' gear

As Tobus said, wear your Argyll (and vest) to church. That's what is worn in the Highlands of a Sunday today.

OK, as a dialect enthusiast, I look for that sort of thing. I get the California miners reference but 'nat', that's dialect and a new one on me. Short for 'naturist?' But no, in the UK that means 'nudist'. Ummm, 'nativist? '... no that doesn't necessarily seem to fit.... So, what means 'nat?"

[Tobus]

Methodists are generally pretty accepting of differences among people. (My cousin was a superintendent for a while.)

I grew up in the Methodist church. My mother is an ordained Methodist minister, which was an exercise in acceptance, being as she was one of the first female ministers. On the whole, I tend to agree. In fact, they have adopted the "open hearts, open minds" slogan to further this. The kilt will be fine!

*edited to correct myself:

The slogan is "open hearts, open minds, open doors". I left out the last part.

[piperdbh]

I grew up in the Methodist church. My mother is an ordained Methodist minister, which was an exercise in acceptance, being as she was one of the first female ministers. On the whole, I tend to agree. In fact, they have adopted the "open hearts, open minds" slogan to further this. The kilt will be fine!

I should edit to say that this particular cousin of mine was one of the first female superintendents in these parts, and has now returned to the pastorate. She's been the first female pastor of a few churches, as well. And, to keep this kilt-related, a few years ago she and her husband went to Scotland, and while there traveled to Selkirk and met Mr. Dalgliesh, and bought a few yards of our clan tartan from him, which she brought back to me upon their return.

[SteveB]

In sixty years of attending church here in the States, I have worn the kilt to all but three services that I can remember. Always a very positive experience.

[Frank McGrath]

I have worn my kilt to Christmas eve service since I started wearing kilts. The main reason is that it keeps me off of the big ladder to hang decorations. I am strictly a floor man , now.

[Irish Jack O'Brian]

I will be attending this Christmas event in a cathedral next week. I plan to be kilted and wearing my converted jacket probably with a vest, depending on the cold. I expect there will be quite a few folks wearing kilts and other various Celtic wear.

[A Hay]

I've been wearing a kilt to Chapel Services for at least 3 years. It's expected of me now and on the rare occasion this year when I didn't (I had to do some work where a kilt was not suitable right after service), I heard from many folks! The service we attend is the US Army General Protestant service on the military post where I work. Garmisch-Partenkirchen for those who know of it.

I will be wearing an Argyll Jacket to Christmas Eve service at 6PM, and afterwards my wife and I will be going with another couple to an Indian Restaurant here in southern Germany.

That should be interesting!

Tom

[LewdiKris]

I wore a kilt for midnight mass last year, and received varied coments from, "it isn't new year is it?", to "very good". Anyway I will be wearing it again on christmas eve t'year. My church is 'high' anglian btw.

LK

[LewdiKris]

my last should have read ANGLICAN not anglian, oops!

LK

[BroosterB1]

By now should I not wear a kilt on Christmas Eve, folk will think something is defiantly wrong. I will be wearing my Family Lindsay, new hose and either a turtle neck or an Oxford button down with a bow tie and Christmas cummerbund.

I wore my Gordon to teach this Sunday, so it is not like this is any way out of the ordinary. Now i get "where's your kilt" if I do not wear one. Happy problem.