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Old 15-01-2006, 23:46   #46
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Why dont people just make more of St George's day instead of just ignoring it?

Make a real national party of it like the Paddy's do on St Patricks day
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Why dont people just make more of St George's day instead of just ignoring it?

Make a real national party of it like the Paddy's do on St Patricks day
Even St Patricks Day is on the wain but do agree that St Georges Day could be boost a bit along with St Andrews and St Davids days. The only other option would possibly be the day the Act of the Union brought the whole kingdom together when Scotland came on board politically. The only other would be the assenssion of James the VI/I creating the united kingdom.

26th of March 1707 and 24th of March 1603 respectively.
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Old 16-01-2006, 00:00   #48
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yes, why don't you ?
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Old 16-01-2006, 08:23   #49
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Hmm well the thing about the USA is that Independance Day has a point because it commemorates their Independance, and Thanksgiving has a point too for similar reasons so do we actually have a day which means something to Britain? Yes, we could have it as a family orientated sort of day or just a Bank Holiday or something which could be celebrated with parties etc. Staggers could host a celebration at a well-known establishment in Church.
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Old 16-01-2006, 12:06   #50
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Hmm well the thing about the USA is that Independance Day has a point because it commemorates their Independance, and Thanksgiving has a point too for similar reasons so do we actually have a day which means something to Britain?
November the fifth, when the plot to upseat democracy was foiled.

My history's a bit hazy, and I'm too lazy to look it up, but wasn't it when James I/ James VI of Scotland was on the the throne? Which means it was after unification, so it could be 'British Day'.
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November the fifth, when the plot to upseat democracy was foiled.

My history's a bit hazy, and I'm too lazy to look it up, but wasn't it when James I/ James VI of Scotland was on the the throne? Which means it was after unification, so it could be 'British Day'.
24th march 1603 with the throne only. Full integration only came in when Scotland disolved its parliment and the MPs went to London "alledgedly" on a nice fat bung of gold (26th March 1707) and is still acontensious issue with some.
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Old 16-01-2006, 13:02   #52
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Rememberance day should be left as it is ffs stupid government

I do however, agree that St Georges day should be made into a public holiday and celebrated more as should St Andrews day for Scotland and St Davids day for Wales.
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24th march 1603 with the throne only. Full integration only came in when Scotland disolved its parliment and the MPs went to London "alledgedly" on a nice fat bung of gold (26th March 1707) and is still acontensious issue with some.
Thanks Spug.

Must try harder, not such a good idea then.

Bonfire night is celebrated in Scotland though, if my memory serves me well of the fantastic display at Glasgow Green.
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:engsmil: RULE BRITANIA:engsmil:
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30th November.

Churchill's birthday.
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14th of november,,prince charles 's birthday... but whats that got to do with the price of fish
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14th of november,,prince charles 's birthday... but whats that got to do with the price of fish
I'm afraid if it was connected with the present Royal family I wouldn't partake, and would run round pulling down the bunting.

Churchill's birthday comes inbetween the long period between the August bank holiday and Christmas, a bit like Thanksgiving does in the States. Plus in most people's opinions was our greatest ever Prime Minister.
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oh yes ,,good idea,,it would break up that long stretch,,,,
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Oh yes Churchill Day, that would be a good one. Nov 5th is already celebrated as Nov 5th so don't go spoiling that one.
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That's settled then. Thirtieth of November it is.

See I can be sensible.
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