Leaps and Shakes

[emmelinemay]

There is a tradition that women may make a proposal of marriage to men only in leap years, further restricted in some cases to only February 29. There is a belief that in 1288 the Scottish parliament under Queen Margaret legislated that any woman could propose in Leap Year. Another component of this tradition was that if the man rejects the proposal, he should soften the blow by providing a kiss, one pound currency, and a pair of gloves (some later sources say a silk gown).

ooh, a pound and a new dress!!

There was an earthquake last night? Damn, I missed it :(

Comments

[emmelinemay.livejournal.com]

You need to find someone who'll definitely say no...

[jez-alone.livejournal.com]

now THAT shouldn't be a problem!

[maybetwisted.livejournal.com]

'will you marry me?'

NO

'great! you owe me a dress!'

[jez-alone.livejournal.com]

Please....do you think the cost of a dress would make someone take up a proposal from me?

Pulease!