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Ladybug Day
Jun 26
Other Scottish Country Dances for this Day
Today's Musings, History & Folklore
"🎶 Dowdy-cow, dowdy-cow, ride away heame,
Thy house is burnt, and thy bairns are tean."
~ Scottish Traditional
Although devised for a dancer's significant birthday with an accompanying card which read “Seeing spots is common amongst old people”, we will more happily present this jig on behalf of the lucky ladybug! This jig contains a delightful meanwhile called a "Diddle"! In traditional Scottish usage, "diddle" refers to a form of mouth music or lilting, where a tune is sung in a low-pitched key without words, often as an accompaniment to dancing. This form of diddling was common in Scottish folk music and was used especially when no musical instruments were available. So whether you refer to this most favorite of beetles as Ladybird, Ladybug, Ladycow, Dowdy-cow, Barnabee, Burnabee, the Bishop-that-burneth, Bishy Bishy Barnabee, and even Doodlebug, may you have the luck associated with their landing on you. In many cultures, a ladybug landing on you is believed to bring more patience and fewer burdens, and even take away illness. Superstitions also suggest counting the spots on a ladybug’s back to predict the number of happy months ahead! Those are spots well-worth seeing! ❤️ 🖤 🐞 🐞 🐞
Seeing Spots
Ladybugs, those tiny, vibrant beetles adorned with striking red and black spots, are more than just a charming addition to gardens. Revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, these delightful insects play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Ladybugs are natural pest controllers, voraciously consuming aphids and other harmful insects that threaten crops and gardens. Their presence is a boon to farmers and gardeners alike, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Beyond their practical benefits, ladybugs captivate with their bright coloration and delicate flight, often inspiring wonder and joy in those who encounter them. From folklore to natural pest control, ladybugs hold a special place in both the natural world and human imagination.
For more about the ladybug in rhyme and folklore, click the ladybug!
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