"Whilst the Government is pleased that so many people are interested, as you can imagine it is not possible to please everyone as to who or what should be celebrated. Unlike Northern Ireland, where St Patrick's Day is a bank holiday, bank and public holidays in Great Britain do not, by tradition commemorate particular individuals, events, or institutions, other than those associated with Christmas and Easter. Moreover, many individuals and communities in Wales already celebrate St David's Day in a way they consider more suitable. The present pattern of bank holidays in the United Kingdom is well established and accepted, and the Government has no current plans to change the arrangements."
The Labour Government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
"The Nineteenth century saw a great Springtime of Nations as the revolutions of 1848 saw new countries created the length and breadth of Europe. In our world today we are now seeing our own Spring Awakening with people and cultures that have long been dormant and subdued asserting their right to exist, their right to dream." Adam Price MP
Alan, you have to accept that most children would not know if it was St. David's Day unless they went to school and took part in an Eisteddfod.
ReplyDeleteRyan, are you Welsh?
ReplyDeleteIf most children don't know about St David's Day all the more reason to celebrate it!
Alan, if your not going to read my comments before writing a reply I shall not bother in the future.
ReplyDeleteRyan, of course you are right, kids should be in school celebrating our National culture on March 1st.
ReplyDeleteThe proponents of a National holiday in miserable March really are a bit dim.
Is Alan the dimmest Welsh nationalist in Wales?
ReplyDeleteWe can't all be shining lights, can we? Surely you know that....
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