Until this year, I had absolutely no idea whatsoever that there was a tradition regarding proposals and leap years. I'm wondering how I missed this one - that in a year featuring 29th February, and only in such a year, it is acceptable for the woman to propose. The tradition is so well (ahem) established, that I have heard 2 different versions: the woman can propose anytime during the leap year, or, a woman can only propose on 29th February itself. Hmmm...
I have discovered that one friend of mine actually waited until 29th February 8 years ago to propose to her man. And two good friends have recently got engaged with a rather unconventional proposal, again felt to be even more appropriate considering the extra day in the year.
Does it make me naive or idealistic that I thought we were emancipated enough that it was fine for the woman to propose anytime? Or does it just make me a spoilsport and a bit bah humbug that I find this tradition one of the sillier ones?
