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It含羞草研究社檚 a grand part of Robert Burns Night, or Burns Dinner, held every Jan. 25 in honour of the famous Scottish poet.

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Neeps, or Swedes, is a turnip, and tatties refers to, of course, potatoes.

As the historical photo from the Museum and Archives of Vernon shows, haggis has been piped into Vernon gatherings since at least 1939, and the tradition continues courtesy of the Vernon branch of Sons of Scotland.

They含羞草研究社檝e already held one Burns Dinner at the Schubert Centre, and a second dinner is set for Saturday, Jan. 27, at the ANAF Club featuring the music of Kilt.45.

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The song含羞草研究社檚 popularity grew in the 20th century, particularly after it was featured in the 1946 film It含羞草研究社檚 a Wonderful Life.

The first Robert Burns Night was held July 21, 1801, to mark the anniversary of his death. Burns died in 1796.