I’ll never forget my first five minutes at a Scottish cultural event, many years ago. I recall walking through the gate and immediately being surrounded by lads in kilts, ladies in bodices, and edged weapons. Not far away, bagpipes were sounding. As far as the eye could see, men and women of European blood were celebrating our culture and, by implication, honoring our ancestors. My eyes immediately filled with tears of joy.

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