Scots and aficionados of Robert Burns celebrate his birthday in many ways,
but there is a common thread throughout. Certain dishes are served (Haggis)
poems are read, and songs are sung.

The host calls the guests to the table and offers an opening grace,
traditionally the Selkirk Grace. Then there is the Parade of the Haggis.

A piper enters the hall, usually playing BROSE AND BUTTER. The chef,
carrying the haggis, follows in a more or less dignified manner and presents
the haggis to the host.

Burns' ADDRESS TO A HAGGIS is recited, the haggis is toasted (with a glass
not a skewer ) and is cut open (usually to the cheers of the guests)......

taken from the newsletter THE CELTIC GATHERING

PS has anyone had haggis?? what is in it?