Quote Originally Posted by slohairt View Post
It brings up the whole 'cultural mosaic-vs.-melting pot" issue that many feel defines a fundamental difference between Canadians and Americans.
Ah, but is it not true that Scotland is to Canada what Ireland is to America? As far as non-english british migration? Listen to the O's and ou's!

Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
The key is that national costumes always reflect the culture, heritage, and individuality of the nations they represent. "
What I get from this site is that the American National Costume would be an Irish Kilt, worn with a dinner jacket, a shoestring tie, Kilt hose, green flashes, and laderhosen? Topped off with a 10 gallon? Possibly a Beret? Ridiculous!

Though I can see it now, in my head...