Kirkin' o' the Tartan

If you have any idea what this means, I'm impressed.  Kirkin' o' the Tarten is a splendid celebration of Scottish heritage and tradition, and honors our ancestors..well, those of us who have Scot blood in our veins. (Blair for me...research still out on George)   We were invited to attend such a ceremony this past Sunday at the Citadel and what a grand spectacle it was!  The Citadel's Summerall Chapel is magnificent with towering stained glass windows that filter the light across the room just right...down right holy.   When the "pipes and drums" started up and led the choir down the center aisle, the hair on my neck stood up.  Those cadets in The Citadel Pipe Band are brilliant!  During the service, tartan bearers were asked to stand and were given a special blessing. Then the entire congregation sang an old Scottish folk song, Loch Lomond (you'll know this as "you'll take the high road and I'll take the low road and I'll be in Scotland afore ye,") followed by Scottish Litany, a Gaelic Blessing and traditional shortbread at coffee hour. 

This was all done up in grand Episcopalian style.  How splendid it was!  Thanks to Anne and Will for the invitation and
Thanks be to God.