Leap Year Tradition in Ireland
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How are women typically portrayed in Leap Year postcards according to Parkin?

  • Shorter and smaller than men
  • Invisible in the postcards
  • Taller and heavier-set than men (correct)
  • Equal in height and weight to men

    • What did Kaylene Modica do when she proposed to her boyfriend on the last leap day in 2020?

  • Took him to his favorite restaurant
  • Gave him a flower and a speech (correct)
  • Gave him a watch
  • Went down on one knee with a ring

    • How did Tom Freitag propose to his then-girlfriend, Amy, on leap day in 2008?

  • Asked if she would take the leap with him at her favorite restaurant (correct)
  • Gave her a card with a proposal written inside
  • Proposed without a ring
  • Took her to a movie theater

    • What is unique about the anniversary of Tom and Amy's engagement?

    <p>It only occurs on leap days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of February 29 in the Leap Year tradition?

    <p>It marks the day when women can propose to men in Ireland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical reference is made regarding the origin of the leap day proposal tradition?

    <p>St. Brigid allegedly proposed to St. Patrick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Philip Freeman believe the story of St. Brigid proposing to St. Patrick is unlikely?

    <p>Because St. Brigid was a nun and St. Patrick was a celibate priest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the Leap Year tradition does Katherine Parkin suggest was the original intent behind allowing women to propose?

    <p>Challenging gender norms by giving women more empowerment in relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Steve Inskeep react to the discrepancy in the story about St. Brigid proposing to St. Patrick?

    <p>He expresses amusement at the factual inaccuracies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Katherine Parkin's research reveal about the actual intention behind the leap day proposal tradition?

    <p>It was meant to create humor by flipping gender roles for a day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are women typically portrayed in Leap Year postcards according to Parkin?

    <p>As taking on a man's role by being taller and heavier-set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tom Freitag use to present the engagement ring to his then-girlfriend, Amy, on leap day in 2008?

    <p>A trinket box with a frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long have Tom Freitag and Amy been married as of the time of the story?

    <p>Almost 15 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaylene Modica give her boyfriend while proposing to him on the last leap day in 2020?

    <p>A flower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaylene Modica do during her proposal to her boyfriend on the last leap day in 2020?

    <p>Gave a long speech with a flower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tom Freitag ask Amy during his proposal on leap day in 2008?

    <p>&quot;Will you take the leap with me?&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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