England should make an effort to celebrate St George's day

England has always been a land of immigrants and assimilation, yet now, national identity is taking a kicking from all sides. It is human nature to want to feel included as part of a community, and most of out ancient traditions, from the pagan to the organised theist religious, have stemmed from this sense of collective belonging, on a local and national level. Especially on a local level, because of changes to our living and working patterns, these ties that bind have been loosened, and not for the better. 
 
Instead of asking "Why now", should we not be asking "Why not?" Celebrations help cement human relationships and communities, which is what we need now more than ever. If a show of national pride alienates our citizens, maybe we should be asking why they have wanted to become British citizens, if the country's values are so abhorrent to them?

We have never really felt the need to celebrate St. Georges day in the past. So why now? We celebrate Ireland's St. Patricks day more than our own, but only because it is a chance to consume as much alcohol as possible. We find our own patron saints day dull, so why start now? It will only alienate people, including our own citizens.