In pictures: Raisin Monday foam flies at St Andrews University

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Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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Students from St Andrews University have let the foam fly in a tradition of honouring their "academic family" at end of the annual Raisin Weekend.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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The Raisin Monday celebrations fall in the middle part of the university's Martinmas Semester.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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They take their name from when raisins were given to the "academic parents" - usually older students - to thank them for welcoming new students to St Andrews.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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The gift of raisins has now transformed into a full-on foam party.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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The Students’ Association Charities Campaign sells cans of shaving foam at the university's halls of residence.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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It is also traditional for academic mothers to give each of their children "Raisin Strings", often decorated with trinkets that mean something to them both.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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Students take Raisin Receipts along to the foam fight - traditionally written on parchment - with a special Latin phrase.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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There have been reports that students were warned to rein in their celebrations after concerns of some anti-social behaviour last year.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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Sunday involves an afternoon party and a dinner, followed by Monday's procession and foam party.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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The Raisin Monday foam party event takes place at the university's St Salvator's Quad.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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Students are urged to make memories that last, have fun, be safe and look out for each other.

Raisin Monday at St Andrews University
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After the foam party comes the clean-up.