Today, in case you didn't realise, is St George's Day; a day to celebrate all that is Englishness.
From warm beer to continued sporting mediocrity, being English is a peculiar nation-something to be cherished and yet at the same time be somewhat embarrassed about being a part of(especially around times of sporting events).
St George is a saint who apparently fought a dragon. Although this is unlikely to have happened (it was probably a big badger), his influence is still felt through our flag, which is similar to St George's emblem.
So happy St George's Day, it may not be as big as St Patrick's, but it is our day, a time to celebrate a man who probably never visited England.
Comments (1)
Why is it that card shops seem to stock and therefore endorse various annual celebrations and events, patron saint days BUT, i tried in vain to find anything in my usual outlet to celebrate St Georges Day! I know, i know i now live in Scotland ,but even so nothing in English shops either.WHY??? I would love a permanent array of patriotic bits and bobs.I dont think that i should have to travel to a tourist destination to satisfy my English desire for some English nik naks, car stickers, flags etc.Come on card retailers wake up and appreciate the English.Lets show how proud we are, the Cornish, Welsh,Irish and not forgetting the Scots all show their national pride!! Come on, dont be apathetic!!!
Expat.
Posted by expat | April 23, 2008 4:15 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 16:15