Scottish Country Dance of the Day

Cailin Rua, Irish Gaelic for "red-headed maiden" is a dance written for the tune of the same name and the devisor's flame-point Siamese cat! Redheads and gingers, you deserve a day of recognition! Historically, characterized as temperamental and fiery, today, red hair is finally fashionable! If not naturally endowed, a hairdresser can gift you with the trendy cherry reds, bright reds, and copper tones so noted in story and song! The idea that redheads have quick tempers has dating back thousands of years! The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that people with red hair were fiery and quick-tempered, partly due to the association of the color red with fire and heat, which symbolized strong emotions. Later, during the Middle Ages, red hair was often unfortunately associated with witchcraft and magic. People with red hair were sometimes thought to have supernatural powers, which included a fiery temper. Culturally, in Irish folklore, red-haired characters are often depicted as hot-tempered and spirited. This was reinforced by the strong presence of red hair among the Irish population and the association of the Irish with rebelliousness and passion. Scottish folklore marks the redhead as linked to fairies and other supernatural beings. Some tales suggest that redheads have a special connection to the fairy world or possess magical abilities. And it was believed that encountering a redheaded person on your way to work was considered good luck, but only if the person was a stranger! This strathspey has enough turns, spirals, and knots to braid the locks of any fair red-headed maiden! ❤️ 🧡 ❤️ 🐾