If you're a woman, wait no longer for that engagement ring-- Friday -- February 29, Leap
Day, is your day to propose marriage. This tradition originates in
Ireland in the 5th century, when St. Bridget convinced St. Patrick to allow
one day that a woman could propose.
If the man refused, he was fined
(incidentally, St. Bridget proposed to St. Patrick that day; he said no).
1,600 years later, the fine has been ousted (who's idea was that?), but women
still have only this one day every 4 years set aside to profess their love
and commitment for the men in their lives. As fair warning, single ladies were required to wear a
red petticoat so the men had a chance to run.
Day, is your day to propose marriage. This tradition originates in
Ireland in the 5th century, when St. Bridget convinced St. Patrick to allow
one day that a woman could propose.
If the man refused, he was fined
(incidentally, St. Bridget proposed to St. Patrick that day; he said no).
1,600 years later, the fine has been ousted (who's idea was that?), but women
still have only this one day every 4 years set aside to profess their love
and commitment for the men in their lives. As fair warning, single ladies were required to wear a
red petticoat so the men had a chance to run.
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