Hi there Wrong! I've been on the Isle of Lewis since 1988 and the most that happens is no alcohol is sold on a communion day (in shops that is!). Other than that, the shelves empty the day before and an orgy of eating and entertaining is carried out (presumably before and after going to church several times). Hope this helps you Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "Torquil Productions" <torquil@bmts.com> To: <ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 6:48 PM Subject: [RossGen] Off Topic Sacrament weekends in the Western Isles > Hello List, > > > > I know this is off topic but I was wondering if someone could tell me if > schools, shops and bars still close from Thursday on for Sacrament weekends > in the Western Isles? > > I believe this practice was still being observed in the late 1990's. > > > > Thank you in advance. > > > > Angus Macleod > > > > PS I will try to make my future postings on topic and please accept my > apology if this question is inappropriate for this list. > > > > > > ==== ROSSGEN Mailing List ==== > To remove your email address from this list, visit this url: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cheps/maillist.htm > > >