National Tartan Day

National Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage that is observed annually on April 6th in the United States, Canada, and other countries around the world. The day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, which asserted Scotland's independence from England and paved the way for the country's future as a sovereign nation. Tartan is a traditional Scottish fabric that is woven with a specific pattern of stripes and colors to represent different clans, families, and regions. The wearing of tartan has a long and rich history in Scotland, and it continues to be an important symbol of Scottish identity and culture today. On National Tartan Day, people of Scottish descent and their friends and allies celebrate their heritage and culture by wearing tartan clothing and accessories, attending Scottish festivals and events, and participating in traditional Scottish activities such as Highland games and ceilidhs. In the United States, National Tartan Day was officially recognized by Congress in 1998, and it has since become a popular and widely celebrated observance for people of Scottish descent and others who are interested in Scottish culture and history.