It is likely that Saint George was born to a Christian noble family in Lydda, Palestine during the late third century between about 275 AD and 285 AD, and he died in Nicomedia
[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]I love England and I'm proud to say I'm English but you know what I hate about St George's Day?
People moaning about "PC" and not being able to celebrate it and how terrible that is.
But I guess that is being English as well and it wouldn't be England or St George's Day if we didn't have a moan about something and felt sorry for ourselves.
One of Life's universal truths, Henry .... the English are only happy when they are miserable. Unlike the Scots, of course, who are only at peace when they are fighting.
I'm moaning about my childrens school not celebrating St Georges day when i'm hearing other schools are pushing the boat out! It anoys me that my children are missing out!!!
As they have missed out today I will be taking them to a pub later full of CAFC!!
[cite]Posted By: ISawLeaburnScore[/cite]Happy St George's Day one and all whatever you are doing today... will be a cracking belated celebration tomorrow as well!
OOOOOOO happy days just about to go on the lash when the local Labour party knock on door and ask would i like to have a few words with the local MP -------------------------------------------------- o yes i think i imght do and boy did i enjoy that. On St Georges Day as well and no roses on them and agreat time just topoint how much they have forgotten England.
[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]I love England and I'm proud to say I'm English but you know what I hate about St George's Day?
People moaning about "PC" and not being able to celebrate it and how terrible that is.
But I guess that is being English as well and it wouldn't be England or St George's Day if we didn't have a moan about something and felt sorry for ourselves.
I thought that was tradition?
Happy St George's Day to all. Nottingham are doing all sorts of things today and tomorrow, or so the internet tells me. Don't know if I'll go in - most of the stuff is for kids, which wouldn't be a problem, but they might not let me play. No doubt it'll involve archery.
We call it St George's Day, it is a celebration of England and being English. Who cares where St George came from, what religion he was or who he supported!
It's a day for the English and slowy but surely it is getting a bigger and better day.
Went to The Lamb Tavern too. Drank Youngs Special and London Gin.
Tonight (Matthew) I'll be having Steak & Kidney Pie and Chips.
Well, out here in the sticks you wouldn't think it was anyone's day. Redhill and Dorking have done bugger all in the way of flags etc and Reigate has made some sort half hearted effort that is hardly worth the bother. The winner by a long way though is Dazzler's home town of Horley, red and white everywhere, looks good. Have a good night everyone.
As an educator of our youngsters, (primary), I was on the front line today for the 'celebrations' in school.- SE London.
We had a cross of St George flying in the classroom, we had a chat about what we thought was traditional English food, we learned the legend of St George and acted it out in a drama session, plus made a storyboard of the events.
We also had a whole school assembley on the subject.
This time, unlike last year, it wasn't a non uniform day but as St George is also the saint for the Scout movement and soldiers, some kids came to school in cubs, brownies, beavers, etc uniforms.
I have children from many different creeds and cultures in my class. Every child went home today having been reminded that one of the best qualities of England, the English and those who choose to live here is that we are a tolerant society where there is room for everyone.
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St George was an Italian.[/quote]
Yes we know he was not English im sure he was a Turk??
We get this every Fecking year
WE KNOW BORING
Same as St PAtrick was Welsh SO BLEEDING WHAT
He is from Abbey Wood FACT
keep it positive!
Great to hear what so many schools are doing ... seems like we are finally 'officially' allowed to celebrate ;-)
If you want to celebrate good on you and if you dont well isnt that what we are all about ? the FREEDOM to choose.
had my English breakfast --- got my rose---- flag on the car--- on the lash this afternoon.
Can everyone please just try and drink responsibly today yeah, i know the suns out and its a friday... but lets just keep it civilised you guys o.k.
You wont see Sir cliff richard smashed out of his face, hes got style and so should we have!?
One of Life's universal truths, Henry .... the English are only happy when they are miserable. Unlike the Scots, of course, who are only at peace when they are fighting.
*hides behind sofa*
As they have missed out today I will be taking them to a pub later full of CAFC!!
Can't wait!
I make you right there!
I'm having a traditional Chinese Meal tonight...luvverly!
None of that foreign muck like Pie and Mash!!
Discuss!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh happy days.
I thought that was tradition?
Happy St George's Day to all. Nottingham are doing all sorts of things today and tomorrow, or so the internet tells me. Don't know if I'll go in - most of the stuff is for kids, which wouldn't be a problem, but they might not let me play.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9fa3HFR02E
plus it is his birthday today as well
Happy St Georges Day.
It's a day for the English and slowy but surely it is getting a bigger and better day.
Went to The Lamb Tavern too. Drank Youngs Special and London Gin.
Tonight (Matthew) I'll be having Steak & Kidney Pie and Chips.
We had a cross of St George flying in the classroom, we had a chat about what we thought was traditional English food, we learned the legend of St George and acted it out in a drama session, plus made a storyboard of the events.
We also had a whole school assembley on the subject.
This time, unlike last year, it wasn't a non uniform day but as St George is also the saint for the Scout movement and soldiers, some kids came to school in cubs, brownies, beavers, etc uniforms.
I have children from many different creeds and cultures in my class. Every child went home today having been reminded that one of the best qualities of England, the English and those who choose to live here is that we are a tolerant society where there is room for everyone.