Happy St Georges Day!

[CakeDragon]

To all Brits on The Escapist, Happy St Georges Day!
To everyone else, Happy St Georges Day to you too!

To all of those who don't know, April 23rd is the day us English folk celebrate our cultural heritage, namely, the story of some guy called George who saved a fair maiden by slaying an evil dragon.

So to avoid a useless thread (apart from well-wishing), what is your favourite myth or legend?
I have to admit, mine is the story of Beowulf, I mean, you beat up a monster, then his mother comes after you?? Awesome.

 

[Vitor Goncalves]

He is also the patron of Portugal, yet he never been in either of the countries, as he spent his life in the middle east and southeastern europe. And actually none of the countries existed in the 3rd century when he lived, the Roman Empire was still owning our asses.

 

[LWS666]

the myth of me, i am so awesome i have my own legends.

/thread

 

[SonicKoala]

Nifty, I learned something - I'd never even heard of St. George's Day until just now.

In terms of my favourite legends, although I can't name anything specific, it'd definitely be something from Greek mythology. They had the most interesting gods.

 

[Psychophante]

A new legend will be created by how drunk I'm going to get today!
Happy St. George's day to all at The Escapist!

 

[Sunrider]

I had never heard of St. George's day before, but nonetheless, happy St. George's day to everyone!

 

[NickCooley]

I don't think I've ever celebrated St George's day in my life. Neither has anyone I know. I've never known anyone make much of a big deal out of it. Sure there will be plenty of people out drinking and partying tonight but I'd say that's just because it's a friday.

 

[Eagle Est1986]

Sure there will be plenty of people out drinking and partying tonight but I'd say that's just because it's a friday.

And my local is £2 a pint and work has allowed casual clothes (shorts and flip-flops for me). Reason enough for me to celebrate, I'll celebrate anything really.

 

[CakeDragon]

To all Brits on The Escapist, Happy St Georges Day!
To everyone else, Happy St Georges Day to you too!

To all of those who don't know, April 23rd is the day us English folk celebrate our cultural heritage, namely, the story of some guy called George who saved a fair maiden by slaying an evil dragon.

So to avoid a useless thread (apart from well-wishing), what is your favourite myth or legend?
I have to admit, mine is the story of Beowulf, I mean, you beat up a monster, then his mother comes after you?? Awesome.

George is an English saint, he doesnt extend to Scotland, Wales or Ireland. So Happy St Georges Day to you, but us 'Brits' dont care ;D

Cuchulain, deadly spears, geas, 20 foot tall monsters with death dealing eyes, beuatiful deadly women. Yep the Celts pwn .

He is also the patron of Portugal, yet he never been in either of the countries, as he spent his life in the middle east and southeastern europe. And actually none of the countries existed in the 3rd century when he lived, the Roman Empire was still owning our asses.

Also Sweden and a buncha other countries. Palestinian born, centurion for the Roman Legions

Ah, my bad, but I still wish you a happy day nonetheless muahahahahahaa!

 

[YouCallMeNighthawk]

And what a beautiful day it has turned out to be the sun is shining and the legs are out ;P
HAPPY ST.GEOERGES DAY EVERYBODY!!!!!

I still think it should be a bank holiday because well .... It's basically England day!!!

 

[YouCallMeNighthawk]

Yes, goooood... celebrate, English, celebrate all you want...

[sub]For then, you will not see me sneak up and steal Northern Ireland from you! Mwuhahahaha[/sub]

As for favourite myths, I'm going to be a snarky bastard and say Cuchulian.

We turned our backs on purpose so you could steal Northern Ireland. Didn't want to seem mean just disowning it so we let you steal it

lol jokes!

 

[Riobux]

Shame we don't celebrate it in full spirits and give people days off to celebrate. Oh well.

 

[Grouchy Imp_v1legacy]

Happy St George's Day to the Escapist!

I'm properly hacked off because usually me and my mates go out and celebrate St George's Day but I couldn't get the day off work. Will most definately be hitting the pubs around 6 though, even if I will have to play catch-up!

As for legends, I gotta go with Beowulf as well. A true epic.

 

[Spygon]

Happy St. George's day to all at The Escapist especialy the english .

My favourite myth would be the really old supernatural myth as the uk were one of the first countries to have vampires and werewolf myths in the western world also there proper ones that will instanly rip your heart out as soon as they see a mortal.

 

[Malkavian]

He is also the patron of the boy scouts I was once part of. And once a boy scout...

So happy Sct. Georges Day!

 

[Tiny116]

I'm a scout leader, St Georges day lost it's joy for me because the police service stopped their escourts for the parades.
No parade, no joy for St George

 

[Ranooth]

Happy St George's Day to all!

Now to the pub!

 

[Gabanuka]

I'n the story they told me at school he just made the dragon a vegetarian.

 

[Buzz Killington_v1legacy]

Today is also Shakespeare's birthday (probably--it's a long story). I'll be celebrating by watching opening night of Macbeth at the Globe in London.

 

[More Fun To Compute]

England isn't a catholic country so why would we celebrate a day for a patron saint. We get days off Christmas, Easter if you are religious. There are days like the Queen's diamond jubilee coming up if you are especially patriotic. Bah humbug.