I received the following from my friends at Laphroaig
Our country's great national holiday is upon us. It's St. Andrew's Day, celebrating the patron saint of Scotland.
Though St. Andrew never made it to Scotland while he was alive, he holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the Scottish people. Legend states his relics were secretly transported to Scotland during the Middle Ages. And during the late 8th century, King Ungus reportedly saw a cloud in the shape of a Saltire (the St. Andrew's Cross on the Scottish flag) before battle. He pledged that if victory came to his forces, St. Andrew would become the patron saint of Scotland.
Now, festivities, feasts and events mark the November 30 celebration of St. Andrew's Day in Scotland and around the globe.
Old Scottish Blessing - If There is Righteousness in the Heart:
If there is righteousness in the heart,
there will be beauty in the character.
If there is beauty in the character,
there will be harmony in the home.
If there is harmony in the home,
there will be order in the nation.
If there is order in the nation,
there will be peace in the world.
So let it be.
One of the customs I read about was a man who painted his sheep blue for St. Andrew's Day.
Slàinthe,
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