Have you ever heard of Saint George’s day?
What is special about April 23rd? Not many people in France know it, but April 23rd is Saint George’s day, which is celebrated in many countries like Ireland, Scotland and England, and even non-English speaking countries like Portugal, Greece and Ethiopia. It commemorates St. George, the patron saint of England, who is a central figure in England’s history. According to the legend, St George was a knight who saved a princess and slew an evil dragon that was plaguing a local town.
St George’s Day takes place each year on the 23rd April to mark the death of Saint George, who died as a martyr. St. George’s Day celebrations tend to be filled with feasts, dancing and strong sense of national pride. If you want to celebrate Saint George’s day, you might dress like a knight and come on a horse with your sword and your shield. Or if you don’t have a horse, you can simply wear a white tee-shirt or hold a white flag with the red cross of the knights painted on it!
by M and L
