The “Toast to the Lassies” is usually a witty and humorous speech given in praise of the women while affectionately poking fun. It often includes quotes from Burns’ work and ends with a “to the lassies” toast with a dram of Scotch. The “Reply to the Toast to the Lassies” follows and gives the women a chance to reply with a similar tongue-in-cheek speech about the shortcomings of men with a “to the laddies” toast at the end. Here is MN Scottish Fair committee member, Carolyn Peterson, and her hus

Burns Night: Toasts to the Lassies and Laddies!