The Ruby Celebration Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+3s Petronella turn and set; Petronella turn and set. (1)2(3)
9-16 2s dance Diagonal R&L (2M down, 2L up). 321
17-24 2s+1s dance Bourrel:
 17-20 2M+1L set advancing, ¾ turn 2H and twirl to end BtoB (Lady facing up and Man down) while partners chase anticlockwise to face partner
 21-24 Set to partners and turn 2H own sides having changed places
25-32 3s+1s+2s circle 6H round and back

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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It is traditional on anniversaries to give your partner (or couples) a gift that symbolises the particular anniversary. These gifts are made of different materials for each anniversary.

The anniversary associated with the material 'Ruby' is the 40th.

Here is a list of the materials associated with traditional anniversary gifts for the various years.