Originally Posted by
IsaacW
This sums up sooo much. I think today we like to have clear definitions and guidelines to create a comfort with what we are doing that is already considered odd by many. Unfortunately, such tight definitions do not really exist. FUN DISCUSSION!!!
Except that they do exist.
If a person bends one THCD convention but is otherwise dressed according to norms, we can call it personal flair but if someone bends or breaks many, they risk looking like they are in some kind of clownish theatrical costume.
The most conventional choice is the safest choice. Also, only Highlanders ultimately get to decide what stays or goes in the tradition. If Americans insist on keeping a certain style going that is abandoned in Scotland, that won't make it any more THCD.
Last edited by Nathan; 16th April 15 at 07:33 AM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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