Photos: At St. Andrew's University in Scotland, raisins turn to foam
Students from St. Andrew's University indulge in a tradition of covering themselves with foam to honor the 'academic family' on Oct. 20, 2014, in St Andrews, Scotland.
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Every fall, students from St. Andrew's University in Scotland indulge in a tradition of covering themselves with foam to honor the "academic family." Called "raisin weekend,' it was once celebrated with a gift of raisins traditionally given by first year students to their elders as a thank you for their guidance. In exchange they receive a receipt in Latin.
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