Well, maybe not denied it but every other culture within the UK from other countries are allowed to celebrate however they want but we don't seem to able to at risk of upsetting someone.
Last year a friend of mine was told he had to take a flag out of the window or he would get prosicuted? This country is more considerate to everyone but its own nationals. IS it just me that thinks this?
2007-04-23 07:49:47 · 12 answers · asked by Tabbie 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
Sorry yes I am in the UK.
2007-04-23 08:00:14 · update #1
Try celbrating anything thats English. We can't even let our kids sing Baa Baa Black Sheep and a Nativity Play is a definate no-no
2007-04-23 07:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I did a little search and found this. Could be some of the reasons England doesn't celebrate.
Ireland suffered a series of invasions from England which culminated in the complete conquest of Ireland by England in 1690. Parliament passed laws that forbid the Irish from voting, owning land, receiving an education, practicing Catholicism or speaking their native Gaelic language. Irish celebrations were abolished.
Irish-Americans organized against British rule of Ireland. In 1860 Col. Michael Corcoran was court marshaled for refusing to lead the New York 69th Volunteers known as the "Irish Brigade" in a parade honoring the visiting Prince of Wales.
At the beginning of the 20th Century, St. Patrick's Day Parades again became the focus of anti-British agitation as Irish-Americans organized in support of Irish independence.
2007-04-23 19:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by jafmo_dude 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Er, they celebrate St Patricks Day everywhere don't they? The pubs around here were full of Irish flags and posters about the parties they were going to have and I live in England.
I've never heard of anyone having to remove the Irish flag for fear of upsetting anyone. That's a new one on me.
2007-04-23 14:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by Nexus6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are talking nonsense to get a reaction .St Patrick's day is very much celebrated.Even at Trafalgar square every year 1000's are there .The fountains waters run green .Pub all over the country must of them have extensions .so don't come one here lying just to stir people up
2007-04-24 07:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by llamedos 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always find it a bit bizarre that this venerated man is remembered annually by drunken lunacy........lol
Not that I have anything against drunkeness and fun....it should be on prescription, free at that (It probably is in Wales)
apologies to Dewi Sant.
But if you want to celebrate do it, mind you probably best not to make too much noise in some countries.......or you might get your Shamrock abused, so best to keep it descrete like a lot of the really fun things in life.
2007-04-23 15:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy Scarecrow 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That sounds very odd. I live in America, and, of course, we celebrate the day. Since it IS a Catholic celebration, I would assume the U.K. is not big on THIS.
2007-04-23 14:54:08 · answer #6 · answered by laurel g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what utter nonsense of course you can celebrate it since when was anyone told to remove any flag of any nationality in England it is one of the most diverse and tolerant countries i am sorry but i don't believe your friend
yep i expected thumbs down
2007-04-25 13:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by cherry45uk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree lots it wud be nice if they maded it a bank holiday so that we cud celebrate the country we live in x x
2007-04-23 15:03:40 · answer #8 · answered by x claire x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's mad you cant do what you want or celebrate all over the world st Patrick's day is in joyed
2007-04-24 23:29:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh? green beer, corned beef 'n' cabbage, raisin hell and
celebratin ain't acceptable (I'm an orangeman yank) what
country are you talkin from ?
2007-04-23 15:00:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋