Did you know that even in 5th century Ireland, St. Bridget complained to St. Patrick that women were becoming impatient of waiting for a man to propose to them? According to legend, St. Patrick gave permission to women to propose marriage only during a Leap Year. The reason for choosing Leap Day was because it was not recognized as a real day, just a "filler" day to keep the calendar year true. In case you live in a cave, Leap Year only happens every four years.
Scotland was the first to document this practice, by passing a law in 1288. The law also included a clause that said a man who refused a woman’s proposal was obligated to compensate the woman with anything from a kiss to money to a silk gown as a way to soften the blow of rejection.
So aside from the interesting myths and folklores that surround Leap Day, it’s still an actual calendar day, right? For you superstitious types, luck and success is said to be heightened on Leap Day. In fact, it’s tomorrow, and it happens to also be a Friday! Surely, there will be a number of evening weddings taking place on this day. Does that mean you celebrate your wedding anniversary only every four years?
Theoretically, a Leap Day wedding would be celebrated every four years, but most people tend to celebrate on February 28th or March 1st. And each time a Leap Year rolls around, you could plan a more elaborate celebration--like a romatic getaway--or whatever suits your fancy.
And if you are a woman who has been waiting for your man to pop the question, why not take advantage of this day and ask him yourself?
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