Tartan Day at the Caledonian

[Nathan]

Looks like a few of us are getting together at the Caledonian on the evening of Sunday, April 6th - Tartan Day at the Caledonian Pub! So far Keithb, myself and CMcG have expressed interest. I'll likely be there before 8pm. Come one come all!

[McMurdo]

I might be able to make that not sure.

[CMcG]

Bee and I will be there.

I was just looking at the Government of Canada's page about our national tartan: The Maple Leaf. While it says they don't regulate its use, they do encourage it for all Canadians. There is mention of the kilt, which I take as an endorsement for Canadian kilt-wearing

"When is it appropriate to wear the Maple Leaf Tartan?

The Maple Leaf Tartan can be worn at special occasions, or as everyday attire in the form of a kilt, scarf, hat or necktie. The Department of Canadian Heritage does not regulate or control the use of the Maple Leaf Tartan.

Tartan patterns are symbolic. When wearing a tartan you identify yourself with what the tartan represents. When you wear the Maple Leaf Tartan you are proudly identifying yourself with the country of Canada.

Canadians are encouraged to recognize the significance of the Maple Leaf Tartan and to wear it proudly on national days such as July 1, Canada Day, and also on April 6, Tartan Day."

http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1363631111199

I'll proudly be wearing my Maple Leaf tartan tank

[Nathan]

Well done, Colin! I'll be wearing our first Prime Minister's tartan! ;)

[seanachie]

For a non Canadian who loves lives and breathes hockey I believe the maple Leaf Tartan also symbolizes a specialness with the Canadian game best played on 200'x 85' rinks and championships decided in sudden death overtime. The fortitude of Bobby Baun and the passion of guys like Paul Henderson, and the work ethic born on farms and factories displayed in 4th line muckers and grinders.

[CMcG]

For a non Canadian who loves lives and breathes hockey I believe the maple Leaf Tartan also symbolizes a specialness with the Canadian game best played on 200'x 85' rinks and championships decided in sudden death overtime. The fortitude of Bobby Baun and the passion of guys like Paul Henderson, and the work ethic born on farms and factories displayed in 4th line muckers and grinders.

I like how the page on the Maple Leaf tartan suggests that wearing it is "proudly identifying yourself with the country of Canada," which allows for even non-Canadians to get in on the action as fans of Canadian-ness, embodied in hockey or otherwise

[McMurdo]

It was a good night here is the one good photo taken of the group.

[BCAC]

It was a good night here is the one good photo taken of the group.

It looks like a good time was had by all! Thanks for the photo, Glen.

By the way, I have to say that I really like the phrase (by the gouvernment of Canada), quoted by Colin earlier in this thread:-

"When wearing a tartan you identify yourself with what the tartan represents."

[JohntheBiker]

A sharp looking group of kilted Canadian gentlemen.

I was kilted yesterday and while I was in Picton, Kitchener and Toronto (and a long stretch of the 401), didn't see another kilt on Tartan Day!

[CMcG]

A sharp looking group of kilted Canadian gentlemen.
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Don't forget the fine looking kilted Canadian gentlewoman in her Maple Leaf tartan skirt!

Here's another pic that turned out a bit grainy... I doctored it and sent us back in time