The original idea behind Pancake Day was to use up all the fat in the house before Lenten abstinence. Folklore has it that parishioners, eager to reach church in time for the last 'shriving' or confession, would race through the streets still clutching their half-finished pancakes - the beginnings of the great pancake race tradition.

St. Patrick is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. Of course, no snakes were ever native to Ireland. One traditional icon of the day is the shamrock, which stems from a more bona fide Irish tale that tells how Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Trinity.

The modern version of Mother’s Day started in England in the 1600’s. But it was a woman who was never a mother herself who led the campaign for national recognition of Mother's Day.

Thought to start back in 16th century France. Today in France, people who are fooled on April 1 are called Poisson d'Avril, which literally means the "April Fish."

Easter is the Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his resurrection days later. Unlike festivals such as Christmas, Easter has been celebrated without interruption since New Testament times.

St. George (died about 303), Christian martyr and patron saint of England. Known mostly for the legend involving his encounter with a dragon, saving the kings daughter and converting the community to Christianity.

Father's Day is a celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day. The rose was selected as the official Father's Day flower, and some suggest that people wear a white rose to honour a father who is deceased, and a red one for a father who is living.

One of my pastimes is visiting foreign countries. Here's a few guides to the places that I have been to and recommend for a fantastic vacation.

For people working in the radio industry then this section has loads of information that you might find helpful.

Elvis Presley is without doubt one of the most successful music artists of all time. Find out about his career and links to more Elvis stuff.

Getting your views on the topics of the day is quite interesting. The archive lists all the past polls and details of what my visitors think.

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As a radio presenter I love most music and like to keep up to date with new stuff. This page has some of my favourite current music videos.