Not a mini post this time but a RL event.
Friday, the 25th January was Burns' Night. The night on which Burns' birth date is celebrated. I don't do this every year but decided as it wasn't a school night I'd host a Burns' Supper.
This is my little tribute to Burns complete with a photograph of the Bard, printed menu and place cards.
A good time was had by all!
A good time was had by all!
Slainte!
Looks great Irene glad you all had a good time. Wheres the tipsy pics from the end of the night though?? ha ha!! xx
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely Irene.
ReplyDeleteMy own plans for a Burn's Supper were derailed by Small Dog's travails.
Still.... there's always next year.
Sx
It's a Wonderful Land to have a Poet for a National Hero!!! It all looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteQuesto è proprio quello che mi piace! Vedere e belle tradizioni popolari che contraddistinguono un popolo e arricchiscono gli altri con la loro cultura. Grazie per aver condiviso anche solo queste poche foto della tua RL, come dici tu!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, Irene! My grandfather was a professional Scottish entertainer à la Harry Lauder, and I attended many large Burns Day events as a child. I far prefer the intimate Burns' Supper at home -- it's warm, friendly and a real celebration of the man and his work.
ReplyDeleteThe Selkirk Grace
ReplyDeleteSome hae meat and canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it;
But we hae meat, and we can eat,
And sae let the Lord be thankit.
These traditions make me love the Scots, in a particular way.
I think if I was born in Scotland, I would be an enthusiastic celebrant :-)
Happy birthday Burns.
Thanks for sharing, my friend
Flora
Nice idea to celebrate the poets birthday. A Burns supper. I tried to read the menu and couldnt dang, lol... Glad a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely Irene and your table is lovely with the tartan :) glad you had a good Burns supper and like Paula where are the after photos :) :)
ReplyDeleteYour table looks wonderful Irene. I love the tartan tablecloth.
ReplyDeleteHugs Maria
Happy Birthday burns!!!
ReplyDeleteThis poem by Burns has a special place in my heart, it was the poem that Holden Caulfield of "Catcher in the Rye" fame miss quoted, it was a moment in the book that bought a tear to my eye.
Your table looks fabulous and hope you enjoyed your celebrations, thanks for sharing Irene!
ML Fi xx
O, Jenny's a' weet, poor body,
Jenny's seldom dry:
She draigl't a' her petticoatie,
Comin thro' the rye!
Comin thro' the rye, poor body,
Comin thro' the rye,
She draigl't a' her petticoatie,
Comin thro' the rye!
Gin a body meet a body
Comin thro' the rye,
Gin a body kiss a body,
Need a body cry?
Gin a body meet a body
Comin thro' the glen,
Gin a body kiss a body,
Need the warl' ken?
Gin a body meet a body
Comin thro' the grain;
Gin a body kiss a body,
The thing's a body's ain.
I'm so pleased you all liked my little tribute to Burns and Paula, there's a reason why there aren't any "after" pics! To quote Flora, we were all "enthusiastic celebrants" - lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand time you must have had!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic Irene x
It must have been a great evening!
ReplyDeleteGeneviève
Hello Irene,
ReplyDeleteLovely table. i am sure a great time was had by all.
Big hug,
Giac
Hi Irene! I was excited to see that you had celebrated Burns Night! I've purchased Pippa Middleton's book "Celebrate". Burns Night is explained along with a menu, crafts, and games. The menu looks delicious! You must have all had a fantastic time.
ReplyDeleteHi Irene, still trying to catch up as you can see! Hope you had a great Burn's Night Supper, who did you get to pipe in your haggis?
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