St George's day festivities
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St George's day festivities
Does anybody know of any decent St George's day festivities for next Monday?
I really can't believe there is nothing happening!
I really can't believe there is nothing happening!
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Whose St. George? and why should there be any festivities?
Cheers
Gerry
Cheers
Gerry
Gerry Harris
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You have to be English to understand
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St George is the Patron saint of English expats, who are the only people who celebrate his 'day'gerryh wrote:Whose St. George? and why should there be any festivities?
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Quite the contrary. There is nothing AT ALL happening amongst the expat community which I find shocking. For some reason it seems that those from the south have forgotten their heritage (I wonder if they even light a bonfire anymore).chrissiehope wrote:St George is the Patron saint of English expats, who are the only people who celebrate his 'day'
Those of us from the north used to look forward to April 23rd. I have great memories of going to school dressed as crusader & having mock sword fights in the playground.
What on earth was on the curriculum down south while the rest of us studied the battle of Stamford Bridge & other notable events in England's history?
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No idea, but up north it was the Battle of BannockburnWhat on earth was on the curriculum down south while the rest of us studied the battle of Stamford Bridge & other notable events in England's history?
Ann
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He is also the patron saint of Catalonia, so try Barcelona if you want celebrations. St George’s Day is celebrated there as a day for lovers.
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For the last couple of years, and again this year, The Chapel Bar in Nerja (I know, a long way from Alhaurin) holds a St George's Fun Day. It is sort of like a mini fete with Tug of War, Stocks, Quoits and numerous fete-style games for kids and adults, plus BBQ.This year it will be held on the day before (Sunday) but will not finish until the day itself. The proceeds go to the Royal British Legion. Everyone deserves the chance to be patriotic once a year if they want to.
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North of the border I'm afraidannfoto wrote:up north it was the Battle of Bannockburn
Looks like BBQ at my house then, open invite to anyone wearing red/white
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St George’s Day is being celebrated in Plaza Mezquita, Arroyo de La Miel from 11am this coming Saturday, 21 April.
A day of non-stop entertainment has been planned for the all the family featuring some of the Costa del Sol’s top acts including Jason Oliver, who regularly performs here at CLC World’s Costa del Sol resorts.
The celebration will be opened by the British Vice Consul and Alcalde de Benalmadena Javier Carnero.
Dave
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Re: St George's day festivities
Thanks Mowser, I don't see why they couldn't just have it on Monday though
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