Note about Didonaich turneis [Di-Dòmhnaich Tùrnais/Palm Sunday], 25 March 1872
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW90/24
Scope and Contents
Note about Didonaich turneis [Di-Dòmhnaich Tùrnais/Palm Sunday] describing the custom of striking and rolling boiled eggs against someone else's on Palm Sunday, with the one whose egg breaks another's egg gaining that egg. Eggs are also described as being rolled on the green sward, again an individual gaining any egg their egg hits.
Dates
- Creation: 25 March 1872
Language of Materials
English,Gaelic
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 72 folios ; 12.7 x 20 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 13r, line 19 to folio 13v, line 8
Bibliography
Carmichael, Alexander, Carmina Gadelica, vol VI (Edinburgh, 1971) p. 142.
McDonald, Fr. Allan, Gaelic Words and Expressions from South Uist and Eriskay (Dublin, 1958) p. 250.
McDonald, Fr. Allan, Gaelic Words and Expressions from South Uist and Eriskay (Dublin, 1958) p. 250.
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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