Snowdrops

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s turn RH and cast 1 place, 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 All dance Grand Chain
17-24 1s turn RH and cast 1 place, 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 3s
25-32 3s+1s dance R&L. 231

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

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The plants have two linear leaves and a single small white drooping bell-shaped flower with six petal-like (petaloid) tepals in two circles (whorls). The smaller inner petals have green markings.

These flowers are highly valued for their ability to bring a sense of renewal and hope, signaling the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Their appearance is often associated with the concept of new beginnings and the imminent warmer months. Snowdrops are a popular sight in gardens, woodlands, and other natural settings, where they create carpets of white blooms.

Culturally, snowdrops are sometimes linked to folklore and are considered symbols of purity and the triumph of life over winter's dormancy. Gardeners and nature enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the emergence of snowdrops, marking the start of the floral display that will unfold as the seasons progress.

Snowdrops

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