Is it St. Swithin's Day already? - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

jekylljuice · 07-15-2008, 12:58 AM

Ah, the 15th of July - here in the UK we have a charming though sadly not particularly well-acknowledged tradition of watching the skies on this particular date. For, superstition dictates that if it rains upon St. Swithin's Day, we can expect rain for the next forty days that follow, and the exact opposite in the unlikely event of complete sunshine. I suppose it's comparable to Groundhog Day in the US in some ways.

You can read more about it here:

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...stswithun.html

Note that little snippet of information at the end, which states that the superstition has been put to the test on 55 occasions, of which every single one was deemed a failure. That could, in fact, be among the reasons why not many people here seem to acknowledge it so much any more, but rest assured that the occasion will always have a special place within my own heart. It's all in good fun, after all, and I think it's kind of sad that the calender we have in our living room, despite being locally made, mentions both Canada Day and Independence Day, but offers nothing more than a completely empty box for the 15th of July. Tsk!

Surprisingly, the weather's currently quite pleasant in my area, though I suppose that the day is still young, and that things are still subject to a drastic change (British weather being what it is). Well, I guess that's all I've got to say on the matter for now, but if you'd like to join forces with me in celebrating this most underrated, and delightfully illogical occasion, then you're more than welcome to do so.

Cassini90125 · 07-15-2008, 07:16 AM

I'm always up for a fun, totally illogical holiday. May thine day be filled with glorious golden sunshine, and the fouty days which follow equally so.

Happy St. Swithin's Day to you and all your countrymen!

jekylljuice · 07-15-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassini90125

I'm always up for a fun, totally illogical holiday. May thine day be filled with glorious golden sunshine, and the fouty days which follow equally so.

Happy St. Swithin's Day to you and all your countrymen!

Thank you! May the sun also shine upon you, my cross-Atlantic friend!

Actually, so far things have been going pretty well around here. The weather's beautiful, and not a drop of rain in sight. Better not jinx it though.

Mac-a-lacka · 07-15-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jekylljuice

Better not jinx it though.

Lol.

Happy St. Swithin's Day!

taranchula · 07-15-2008, 09:43 AM

This holiday always reminds me of one of my personal favorite classic Simpsons scenes...

Lisa: Bart, I'm really sorry I've been ignoring you lately. I got
carried away with being popular. But, now that I'm unpopular
again, I want you to know I'm here for you.
Bart: You can start making it up to me right now. Flanders is leaving
the house. I want you to sneak in there and bring me back some
evidence. And something sweet for later.
Lisa: Bart, I'm here for you, but I'm not going to break into somebody's
house.
Bart: All right, you're right, you're right, let's, let's just forget
about that. Here: let me read to you from my play. Ahem.
[cockney] "`Kippers for breakfast, Aunt Helga? Is it St.
Swithin's Day already?'
`'Tis,' replied Aunt Helga" --
Lisa: I'm going, I'm going!

jekylljuice · 07-15-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taranchula

This holiday always reminds me of one of my personal favorite classic Simpsons scenes...

Lisa: Bart, I'm really sorry I've been ignoring you lately. I got
carried away with being popular. But, now that I'm unpopular
again, I want you to know I'm here for you.
Bart: You can start making it up to me right now. Flanders is leaving
the house. I want you to sneak in there and bring me back some
evidence. And something sweet for later.
Lisa: Bart, I'm here for you, but I'm not going to break into somebody's
house.
Bart: All right, you're right, you're right, let's, let's just forget
about that. Here: let me read to you from my play. Ahem.
[cockney] "`Kippers for breakfast, Aunt Helga? Is it St.
Swithin's Day already?'
`'Tis,' replied Aunt Helga" --
Lisa: I'm going, I'm going!

Lol, yes, that's one of my favourite Simpsons moments too - in fact, I took the title of this thread from that very quotation.

07-15-2008, 12:58 AM	#1
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Is it St. Swithin's Day already? Ah, the 15th of July - here in the UK we have a charming though sadly not particularly well-acknowledged tradition of watching the skies on this particular date. For, superstition dictates that if it rains upon St. Swithin's Day, we can expect rain for the next forty days that follow, and the exact opposite in the unlikely event of complete sunshine. I suppose it's comparable to Groundhog Day in the US in some ways. You can read more about it here: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch...stswithun.html Note that little snippet of information at the end, which states that the superstition has been put to the test on 55 occasions, of which every single one was deemed a failure. That could, in fact, be among the reasons why not many people here seem to acknowledge it so much any more, but rest assured that the occasion will always have a special place within my own heart. It's all in good fun, after all, and I think it's kind of sad that the calender we have in our living room, despite being locally made, mentions both Canada Day and Independence Day, but offers nothing more than a completely empty box for the 15th of July. Tsk! Surprisingly, the weather's currently quite pleasant in my area, though I suppose that the day is still young, and that things are still subject to a drastic change (British weather being what it is). Well, I guess that's all I've got to say on the matter for now, but if you'd like to join forces with me in celebrating this most underrated, and delightfully illogical occasion, then you're more than welcome to do so. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 07-15-2008 at 12:19 PM.

07-15-2008, 07:16 AM	#2
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,645	I'm always up for a fun, totally illogical holiday. May thine day be filled with glorious golden sunshine, and the fouty days which follow equally so. Happy St. Swithin's Day to you and all your countrymen! __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

07-15-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	This holiday always reminds me of one of my personal favorite classic Simpsons scenes... Lisa: Bart, I'm really sorry I've been ignoring you lately. I got carried away with being popular. But, now that I'm unpopular again, I want you to know I'm here for you. Bart: You can start making it up to me right now. Flanders is leaving the house. I want you to sneak in there and bring me back some evidence. And something sweet for later. Lisa: Bart, I'm here for you, but I'm not going to break into somebody's house. Bart: All right, you're right, you're right, let's, let's just forget about that. Here: let me read to you from my play. Ahem. [cockney] "`Kippers for breakfast, Aunt Helga? Is it St. Swithin's Day already?' `'Tis,' replied Aunt Helga" -- Lisa: I'm going, I'm going! __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~