According to an old Irish legend, St. Brigid struck a deal with St. Patrick to allow women to propose to men, not the other way around, every 4 years.
It is also known by some as Sadie Hawkins Day. A "tradition" that came from the Li'l Abner cartoon by Al Capp.
Do you remember the cartoon?
On Sadie Hawkins Day the tradition is girls can ask boys for a date. Back in the day high schools often had dances on this day. I doubt that's the case anymore.
I remember Sadie Hawkins dances! Happy Leap Day!
ReplyDeleteHaaha, I do remember that cartoon!
ReplyDeleteHappy Leap Year Day, Darla.
LOL! I remember both.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, I remember Li'l Abner - I could never figure those tiny waists on the girls... A funny tradition about women proposing, and there was a lot of banter about that on our morning television yesterday. Have a nice week Darla.
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