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The Great Kilt- One of the Themes of Scotland

The great kilt. “Och aye the noo” TraIs the cat deid? – Has the cat died? your trousers are a bit short – like a flag flying at half mast Liken my great grandfather did why don’t you put on a kilt Oh yes, right now My 16th century Originating in the traditional Scots bearing dress of men and boys In the Scottish Highlands Is a skirt-type garment with pleats at the rear? Since the 19th century, The kilt has become Associated with the wider Scottish and Gaelic cultures A symbol of national pride and tradition Those cultural heroes of the highlander Yes! Even some made its way into our military units And eventually a suited attire symbol of formality The great kilt. The first mention of kilts is in 1538 They were worn as full-length garments Those Gaelic-speaking Scots Highlander men Were the first to wear them? The knee-length kilt that we see today Didn't come around until the early 18th century Those belted plaid or great kilt Such a full-length garment The great kilt Whose upper half could be worn as a cloak? Draped over the shoulder, yes even worn by soldiers Being brought up over the head as a hood Revealing in a distance a cloak of disability Comes from the Scots word kilt meaning Old Norse people donned them kjalta Meaning lap, fold of a gathered skirt Also a combat dress This great kilt Nonetheless, individual exceptions continued, and it is believed The kilt was last widely worn in action at the Evacuation of Dunkirk In May 1940 on D-Day, June 1944, Lord Lovat, Commander of 1 Special Service Brigade, This Great Kilt Was accompanied by his personal pipers who wore a kilt Played the bagpipes – while German bullets whizzed around him This tradition has been continued Within the Pipe Bands of the Republic of Ireland's Defense Forces The Great Kilt, One of The Themes of Scotland 3/20/21-©2021 For Contest Theme of Scotland Sponsored by: Julia Ward

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