"A saint once decreed that a man must agree to a woman's proposal today"

In the English speaking world, it is a tradition that women may propose marriage only on leap years. This tradition was arguably initiated by Saint Patrick or Brigid of Kildare in 5th century Ireland.

caught the leap years yst, on leap year day itself. yes, it's another tear jeaker, and yes marjy laughed at me AGAIN for crying.