St Georges Day - Page 3

Jo · 02-04-2004, 12:39

Stanta Clause's Saints Day is actuially the 6th December - St. Nicolas. In Germany, austria and here in South Tyrol, the kids get presents from St. Nicolas (Santa Claus) on this day.
I don't think there is a St. Rudolf's day, but I'll check.

ShortStuff · 03-04-2004, 20:32

Do they celebrate 25th December as well - or just get their pressies early?

Jo · 05-04-2004, 11:44

On the 24th evening baby Jesus brings pressies to the little Children, so they get pressies twice! Alright for some eh? Though I must say they don't spend as much as Xmas as we do in England, the children usually get one Christmas present. On St. Nic's day, they may get a couple of things, but it's not as commercial as in the UK.
Just to top things off though, the three wise men bring them sweets on Jan 6th (Epiphany) - like Easter early!

mez · 05-04-2004, 17:33

oo id say that is not a bad idea jo, ive got 11 grandchildren wot i woulnt give to have a cheaper xmas & easter might i add.

ShortStuff · 07-04-2004, 20:39

I agree we probably do spend too much over here at Christmas. And Easter, I used to get a couple of Easter Eggs at the most, which I think is enough. But a woman at work says her two kids get about 15 eggs each from relatives! I think that is far too much. I would rather Aunties & Uncles gave them money rather than all the chocolate - I think.

ANNE · 07-04-2004, 21:00

What has Easter or Christmas got to do with St Georges Day?

Bagpuss · 07-04-2004, 22:24

It's obviously not politically correct to discuss St Georges Day in England you may upset someone and we can't have that can we?

Stanley4Life · 08-04-2004, 16:36

off subject here people

ShortStuff · 08-04-2004, 17:56

Doh - I think this is the second telling off I've had! Really sorry to thread starter

UEP · 14-04-2004, 21:26

Greetings!

For those of you interested in links regarding St George's Day and all things English feel free to visit our website and forum.

http://uepforum.english.at/ - Forum
http://uep.alturl.com/ - Website

We tell it how it is so feel free to add your comments. By the way, St George's day and Englishness is on a sharp rise. Let's all keep pushing forward.

An Early Happy St George's day for those of you that choose not to visit the site.

UEP

KIPAX · 14-04-2004, 21:58

Still can't find owt to go to

Kirby Longsdale seems to be the nearest.. Buta s I am going to Exeter (Accys last game) early next day I dont wanna be traveling too far

Surely there must be summat going on ?

Bazf · 15-04-2004, 02:53

Kipax did you actualy go on these nutters website? what a load of tripe my dad was a member of the St George Society in Burnley and if you need any info give them a call. http://www.royalsocietyofstgeorge.com/

UEP · 15-04-2004, 03:56

And what exactly is tripe about it Baz? oh wait a minute, is it because it is full of hard evidence regarding the state of England? After all, you're not allowed to support the English majority nowadays.

The site is full of links, news and FACTS. if you think that is tripe perhaps you should put your head back in the sand for your fellow Liberals.

Bazf · 15-04-2004, 12:23

Yeah like the link if you disagree we will delete it!!!!!!!!!!! sounds like the Nazis or of course just being british!!!!!!! dont see many of you fighting for your country or is it only if the ex empire is being invaded you will stand up and fight? sounds very zenophobic, and of course you wer'nt picked on in school for being different.............

Bagpuss · 15-04-2004, 19:23

The problem is too many people just bury their heads in the sand and say or do nothing, I myself am an Englishman and all I want is to be able in some small way to celebrate an English day in my own country without some Politically Correct nutter telling me I can't because it may upset somebody.