Quote: (03-20-2013 08:20 AM)muc Wrote:
I wonder what other "ancient customs" are simply the results of marketing. Or perhaps to keep the list short, what aren't.
All tradition is invented at some point. Scottish Tartan and kilts only go back to the late 18th century. A lot of what many European nations consider 'national dress' only goes back to the 19th century.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Invention-Trad...1107604672
Pretty interesting stuff.
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