St. Andrew's Day

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

Today, November 30th, is St. Andrew's Day! If you are Scottish, Russian, Greek, Romanian, Prussian, live in Amalfi in Italy, live in Luqa in Malta, an Army Ranger, a mariner, a fisherman or fishmonger, a rope maker or a singer and performer, then you probably know what I'm talking about. St. Andrew is the patron saint of all of these things!

In Scotland, we don't particularly make a big deal out of it, not as much as some countries make of theirs (...Ireland...), but yesterday at the school canteen they served Haggis, Neeps and Tatties (Sheep's stomach, turnips and potatoes, traditional Scotch meal). Some people will wear their kilts today probably, and there might even by a parade or march in one or two towns.

How do you celebrate your patron saint's day?

[belfastuniguy 18]

OMG Muzz....eeeeeewwwwwwwwww, did you eat it all up......so bet you did LOL

Well being in Northern Ireland yes we do celebrate, not as much as Ireland (Republic) but we do have the day off, parades in the cities and town esp Downpatrick where the saint is buried. The flag of St. Patrick is also flown above public buildings and we drink green beer, I don't , can't stand beer. But we would go out for the night as well.

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

Lol, actually I didn't touch it, Michael, I was like... "Oh hell to the no, I am not eating that..." So I had two slices of melon instead.

[6underground 11]

Saint David's day usually results with school children dressing up in traditional dress for school and eisteddfod's (variety performances). There's a large parade in the Welsh Capital yearly and men usually attach a daffodil or leek to their coat (as they are national symbols of Wales). It's all very low key and quite dignified.

[kawan 6]

Here in England the patron saint is Saint George, his day being on April 23. Even though his cross is the flag of England, St George's Day remains as a low-key affair as it is not a public holiday and isn't celebrated in most places.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

I think the only major public celebration in Canada is in Quebec on June 21st, which is le Fete de St. Jean Baptiste (John the Baptist day).  It stirs old wounds and is a cause for celebration.

[panthersimcity4 162]

Eh, America is most a protestant country, we don't really have a specific patron saint day...

but if I had to pick a favorite feast day I'd say St. Francis day.

[BurroDiablo 222]

Honestly though man, Haggis is really not that bad... I don't care what the hell its made from as along as it tastes good. I totally forgot about St. Andrew's anyway... I don't really make a big deal out of it... Burns Night is better.

[sunrise7 0]

Ediburgh castle is free today...

[LarksTonguesInAspic 28]

Great! I'll take two...

[purpledaddy 6]

I'll saint anybody who gives me a day off!

[your_adress_here 11]

Originally posted by: N_O_Body I think the only major public celebration in Canada is in Quebec on June 21st, which is le Fete de St. Jean Baptiste (John the Baptist day).  It stirs old wounds and is a cause for celebration.quote>

And makes for a great night out drinking!

[purpledaddy 6]

Oh, and I want a patron saint of sleeping in too!

[toxicpiano 125]

Originally posted by: kawan Here in England the patron saint is Saint George, his day being on April 23. Even though his cross is the flag of England, St George's Day remains as a low-key affair as it is not a public holiday and isn't celebrated in most places.quote>

St. George was Turkish... lolololol (ironicly all the BNP supporters and whatnot seem to think he is English).

[Easy Bakes 253]

Didnt the Former Pope remove a couple Patron Saints?

I seem to recall St Christopher ( of The St Christopher medal fame) was removed.

[Meg 368]

Originally posted by: Easy Bakes

Didnt the Former Pope remove a couple Patron Saints?

I seem to recall St Christopher ( of The St Christopher medal fame) was removed.

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yes, St. Christopher lost his sainthood back when I was a kid.

As far as celebrations for patron saints, the only one I've seen in St. Patrick's Day and I'm not sure that counts.

[Duke87 1,070]

I'm an atheist. I don't have patron saints.

The thing I've never really understood is how what saint gets what day is decided. It can't be their birthdays, since the birthdays of older ones are often not known, and you get overlaps that way.

Besides, after 366 saints you run out of days, so not everyone can have their day. And it's practically 364 since no one wants to short straw someone into having February 29th, and December 25th is reserved for the man himself. You'd probably want to knock off the epiphany and other such things, too.