NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION
Jan. 1st. 1876. I went with Brother Swan, who is Scotch, to see the Scotch Highlanders in their national attire and holiday amusements. First was tossing the Cabara pole, 12 feet long, 6 inches through. They support the bottom end in the hands, and as it starts to fall in front, so lift it as to make the top end strike the ground and the bottom end, which was held in the hands, pass on over. The one who can make it strike the ground the farthest away gains a prize. But few have the strength to try it. Another was the Sword Dance with two swords crossed on the floor. They dance in the corners. The one who takes the steps the longest without touching the sword has the prize. A tug of war, a hurdle race and other amusements were all new to me.
No comments:
Post a Comment