The original question was about the kilt and what we'd do with it for Hallowe'en and my first response was to think, "I'll leave it in my closet - it's no costume."
A second thought however, has ocurred to me: Perhaps I'll meet the young'uns at the door wearing it properly - no silliness and perhaps a mite understated.
For many of the children it will be their first time to see a kilted gentleman up close and in person, and (the retired teacher in me, now) it may fix in the wee bairns' minds a primary image of the kilt that is more correct than the nonsense they'll surely and sadly see in years to come such that they may say to themselves subcosciously, "That's not how I think of it."
What say ye?
Edited to add:
I should be clear that in at least my part of Canada, dressing up for Hallowe'en includes both the fantastical and the representative, and the former is extreme enough that it's pretty easy to tell which is which.
Last edited by Father Bill; 18th October 15 at 05:19 AM.
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Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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