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Scottish history

Feb 12 is Oatmeal Monday: A Scottish Academic Tradition

downtonabbeycooks · February 11, 2024 ·

Mark your calendars for February 12, 2024 - it's Oatmeal Monday! This quirky holiday has long been a tradition at Scottish universities. Dating back to the 1600s, universities gave students a long weekend on the second Monday of each month to travel home and restock supplies. … [Read more...] about Feb 12 is Oatmeal Monday: A Scottish Academic Tradition

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: oatmeal, oatmeal day, Scottish history

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