Cleachdaidhean Samhna (Creachadh a' Bhodaich 's eile).
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
107635
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1966.95.B12
Original Tape ID
Summary
Halloween tricks.
The contributor describes Halloween tricks, and games such as Creachadh a' Bhodaich. Masks were made. Climbing to chimney tops and dropping objects, and other types of mischief such as stealing carts, were common. Some customs, e.g. masks, continue to a limited extent today [1966].
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Island - South Uist
Parish - South Uist
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good