Here is the haggis, cut open and oozing out its rich aroma, ready to be eaten. The knive next to it is a dirk, and used ceremonially in the cutting of the haggis.
I had to document that Elder Watson really did eat his haggis neeps and tatties. He cleaned his plate, eventhough he said he would never eat haggis.
The bagpiper is entering with the "bearer of the haggis " behind him. This actually occurs before the "addressing" of the haggis and cutting it open.
The men and boys wore kilts. We were all supposed to wear some kind of tartan. It is one occasion each year when the men come in full regalia
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thurso Branch and friends are gathered and waiting to watch the Nativity program, held in Graham and Rebecca Winkle's croft stables.
Mary, riding on a pony comes in with Joseph. Rebecca Winkle helps lead them into the stable.
The three kings have come to worship the baby Jesus. Graham Winkle is holding his youngest of five children, Joshua.