We band of brothers: A Memorial Day meditation

Memorial Day inspires mixed emotions: pride in the valor of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom; sorrow that ...
Daily Express

St Crispin’s Day: Why do we mark St Crispin’s Day and the Battle of Agincourt?

Saint Crispin Day will commence on Friday, October 25. It is the feast day of the Christian saints Crispin and Crispinian, twins who were martyred c. 286. Saints Crispin and Crispinian are the ...
Esquire

Yet All Should Be Forgot, But We'll Remember What Feats Were Done on St. Crispin's Day!

A brief historical note before we begin the afternoon’s festivities: Today is the 607th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, the climactic operation in a famous land-grab by the British firm ...
National Catholic Reporter

On this day: Sts. Crispin and Crispinian

"This day is called the feast of Crispian . . ." Click here to see Sir Lawrence Olivier delivering the St. Crispin's Day speech from Henry V. This day is called the feast of Crispian: He that outlives ...
Metro

What is St Crispin’s Day? History of holiday mentioned in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s resignation letter

October 25 has been a big day for the UK, gaining a new Prime Minister in Rishi Sunak and all. It also happens to be St Crispin’s Day – an odd fact pointed out by departing Business Secretary Jacob ...