Why Do We Celebrate Tartan Day? Inspiration for Americans with Scottish roots, Celtic Americans
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- čas přidán 5. 04. 2021
- Happy Tartan Day!
The first American Tartan Day was held in New York City by the New York Caledonian Club on July 1, 1982. This was intended to be a one-time-only celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the repeal of the ‘Act of Proscription’ of 1747.
In 1998 the Coalition of Scottish Americans successfully lobbied the Senate to draft a resolution designating April 6 as ‘National Tartan Day’.
This resolution was not the end of the process of making the holiday national, however. But in 2008, President George W. Bush issued a proclamation establishing a National Tartan Day:
"Americans of Scottish descent have made enduring contributions to our Nation with their hard work, faith, and values. On National Tartan Day, we celebrate the spirit and character of Scottish Americans and recognize their many contributions to our culture and our way of life."
So how do you celebrate Tartan Day?
There are few established customs to date. The main focus of the day is parades - the most famous being in NYC. However, across the country plenty of towns also hold parades. Pipe bands perform. People put on their kilts for the day and go out to the pub together. There's nothing amiss in borrowing a few customs from Burns Night for this occasion, too. After all, any excuse to eat haggis is a good one!
Music:
Ode to the Fallen by Adrian Von Zeigler.
Dawn of Hope by Marc Jungermann.
Home of Heroes by Adrian Von Zeigler.
The Land of the Free by Adrian Von Zeigler.
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Fabulous reminder of how fundamentally important Scottish people have been to American history. 10/10.
Happy Tartan Day all. I’ll be wearing my pride of Scotland today. Well said sir. Well said.
Thank you so much for talking about this! My 5th great grandparents came to America during this time and settled in Upstate New Yorl where my father grew up ! Sadly he moved and I was born and raised in Cali but I would loove to go on the land of my grandparents and ancestors 🇮🇪🏴🇮🇪
Well done Eric. I was asked some years ago by a friend in Inverness about Americans "connections" to Scotland. He loved it but was mystified by it.
This is the best “sermon” I’ve heard in a long while. I was inspired to tears. Thank you, Eric!
Nothing short of magnificent! Thank you Eric from The Auld Celt!
Happy Tartan Day! May all your colors turn heads as you pass by, and wear the tartan proudly with humility and honor. We must never forget our Scottish forebears that helped pave way to this nation to flourish and thrive. Pay homage to those before that hath made it possible for us to wear the tartan on this day.
Incredible and beautiful commentary. Thank you ! 🏴🇺🇸❤️
Beautifully written and presented. thank you for educating a Northumbrian.
Proud of my McLean, Cameron, and Ferguson heritage
Well written and superbly presented. I would love to watch more videos like this.
Thanks for a GREAT piece.
Wonderful presentation Erik!
I love this!!!
God Bless the Scots/Irish. For me, Charity and Wisdom.
Excellent presentation Eric. I represent clan Keith. 🇺🇸🏴
Thank you!!!!! beautiful!
Very well put! Thank you
Och aye, yerra wee bonnie lad. Thanks, USA Kilts from Canada
Brilliant Eric