Replying to a few comments in one posting to save bandwidth ;-)

From: jacqui.c

If the day was more noted there is a possibility that, in time, more English people would become aware of it and the next generation might find more reason to celebrate.

Yes, it would have to start in a small way and gather momentum, presumably as must have happened with, say, St Patrick's Day. The sooner we start, the sooner it will be celebrated widely :)

From: Robertlouis

If the English want to celebrate their national day, that's fine, but a public holiday is a step too far. I'd be up for a Shakespeare Supper on April 23rd!!

Not a bad idea, but I think a Shakespeare supper would take longer to catch on with the public at large, than a full-blown public holiday with suitable events (whatever they are - open to discussion) :D

From: Liz the Squeak

St Michael - Patron saint of Underwear and beige twinsets.

Eh? What's he got to do with it? Damned usurper :)



(Todays other useless information ~ St Patricks day always falls during Lent so is especially celebrated: Lenten strictures prohibit the consuming of flesh, fowl, alcohol and dairy products EXCEPT on feast days).

Now there's a challenge - how to come up with a different feast day for every day of Lent ;-)