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Quote from: neeko on April 23, 2015, 12:34:39 PM
St George is of course Syrian.
That's an interesting one. His parents were Greek, he was part of the Holy Roman Empire and he was born in what is now Israel. Take your pick, really.
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Quote from: neeko on April 23, 2015, 12:34:39 PM
St George is of course Syrian.
St Patrick was English, doesn't seem to bother the Irish.
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April 23, 2015, 03:56:28 PM »
I'm proud to be English, but saying this publicly seems to have so many negative connotations because, as Tighty said, the negative side seems to appear more frequently in the media and on social media.
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Quote from: The Camel on April 23, 2015, 12:17:43 PM
Quote from: bookiebasher on April 23, 2015, 12:08:58 PM
I love our country.
Proud to be English , one of the best places in the world to live for so many different reasons.
Why can't we celebrate our diverse culture , our heritage , the respect we have around the world.
Most of all , I love our sense of humour , not all countries get it.
"I love our country." "one of the best places in the world to live for so many different reasons." does not necessarily equal "Proud to be English"
Proud of the slave trade? Proud of colonialism? Proud of our role in the Iraq war?
Etc etc and etc
I presume this is a wind up Camel. I won't even put a question mark after it.
I used to think the other home nations celebrating their national day was a bit OTT, but the more we get marginalised the more I feel a need to say I am proud to be English.
I am, and I am sure every other country in the world has issues that don't sit well in history, but it is those sorts of comments as posted, that make me wonder why those people, English or otherwise, live here, if they think so little of England.
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April 23, 2015, 04:35:19 PM »
Probably because for other national holidays in the British Isles it is seen as a chance to celebrate their own nationality.
As English people are more comfortable with English/British people have never felt the need to have a day to mark it.
Does France/Germany/Italy etc have a major national day?
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April 23, 2015, 04:42:51 PM »
Quote from: scotty77 on April 23, 2015, 04:35:19 PM
Probably because for other national holidays in the British Isles it is seen as a chance to celebrate their own nationality.
As English people are more comfortable with English/British people have never felt the need to have a day to mark it.
Does France/Germany/Italy etc have a major national day?
They seem to have a few each mate! But yes, I think most countries have either some form of Independence/Republic Day or Unity Day.
Denmark of the places I go to are about the only one I can think of that doesn't seem to have one.
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I always used to use Paddys day as an excuse to get smashed up on a weeknight, and likewise St. Georges
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April 23, 2015, 04:49:07 PM »
Think that was par for the course, for most in the 18-25 bracket...
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Quote from: Marky147 on April 23, 2015, 04:47:52 PM
I always used to use Paddys day as an excuse to get smashed up on a weeknight, and likewise St. Georges
or any day ending with a "Y"
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Quote from: Graham C on April 23, 2015, 04:55:00 PM
Quote from: Marky147 on April 23, 2015, 04:47:52 PM
I always used to use Paddys day as an excuse to get smashed up on a weeknight, and likewise St. Georges
or any day ending with a "Y"
Only did that when I was home on leave
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A very happy St George's Day to family and friends in England.
lol, lady's PR is good
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April 23, 2015, 05:01:22 PM »
I am proud to be English.
It's the word I use in the Nationality box on hotel check in forms.
I understand that the Welsh, the Irish and obviously the Scots are also proud of their nationalities.
I'm also proud to be British.
When I wore a suit to work I would wear a red rose on April 23rd, but that was a fair while ago now.
I would not, however, support a St George's Day celebration sponsored by a lager brand. It would have to be sponsored by the independent brewers of traditional ale to get my backing.
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April 23, 2015, 05:31:35 PM »
Who, precisely, defines themselves as English? And why?
http://econ.st/1GlHfOS
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Me. Because I am!
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April 23, 2015, 07:26:32 PM »
Obviously not many ex or armed forces reading this post. St Georges day has always celebrated by the majority of military personnel.
Being english i think we are slightly more reserved.
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