Bachelor's Day is an Irish tradition on Leap Day allowing women to initiate dances and propose marriage. If the proposal was refused the man was expected to buy the woman a silk gown or, by the mid-20th century, a fur coat. The tradition is supposed to originate from a deal that Saint Bridget struck with Saint Patrick to allow women to flip the tables, as it were.
In the United Kingdom, a woman was allowed to propose marriage on Leap Day and if refused the man was obliged to buy her new gloves on Easter Day. In some areas a woman could propose for the entire leap year.
No proposals of marriage, or buying of gowns, furs, and gloves are needed today. You don't even need a date for this event. Just come and grab your souvenir, and perhaps treat yourself to something yummy. Dancing will be left to your own discretion.
Where: Bruster's - 6960 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick
When: February 29th, of course - 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Who: Anyone
Any treats you feast on will be at your own expense. My philosphy is -
Life is short, eat dessert first!