After yesterday's entry, it was suggested that I do a search of celebrations with Brits celebrating being Brits. What I discovered is that, in fact, they do have such a celebration, St.George's Day. However, I also discovered that it is much more popular in England to celebrate the Irish St. Patrick's Day than their own patron saint.
Back to ethnic groups we recognize in America, though. I have never heard of a St. George's Parade on April 23rd in the good old US of A. So here be it, the year of 2012, that on April 23 we will now begin celebrating St. George the dragon slayer, the patron saint of England.
First, a little background about St. George. He was a Roman soldier who opposed the persecution of the Christians. He even died defending them. In the fourteenth century England adopted him as their patron saint. Somewhere along the way the legend grew that he had slayed a dragon. That would have been sooome feat! A flag representing him has a white background with a red cross. The Brits would wear a red rose in their lapel, in his honor, on April 23rd each year.
So, here's what we will do. On April 23rd each year we will sport our red rose (not many lapels these days) and eat fish and chips with our pint of ale. We'll have a parade with the flag prominently displayed, followed by a pub crawl to all of our favorite pubs, or what ever kinds of watering holes we have. here. And we'll dye all the rivers red. We'll have jousting contests at medieval festivals with children decked out in dragon and knight costumes.
Don't you think we need another holiday to get excited about? I think it would really help boost our morale. And do we ever need a morale booster! Let the English lead the way!
First, a little background about St. George. He was a Roman soldier who opposed the persecution of the Christians. He even died defending them. In the fourteenth century England adopted him as their patron saint. Somewhere along the way the legend grew that he had slayed a dragon. That would have been sooome feat! A flag representing him has a white background with a red cross. The Brits would wear a red rose in their lapel, in his honor, on April 23rd each year.
So, here's what we will do. On April 23rd each year we will sport our red rose (not many lapels these days) and eat fish and chips with our pint of ale. We'll have a parade with the flag prominently displayed, followed by a pub crawl to all of our favorite pubs, or what ever kinds of watering holes we have. here. And we'll dye all the rivers red. We'll have jousting contests at medieval festivals with children decked out in dragon and knight costumes.
Don't you think we need another holiday to get excited about? I think it would really help boost our morale. And do we ever need a morale booster! Let the English lead the way!
Ok...St. George's day it is. We are all about having a holiday to celebrate at our house. Anna loves a party!
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