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St. Georges Day is celebrated on 23rd April every year, you would have though it to be a public holiday but unfortunately it isn't. Saint Georges Day, also known as the Feast of Saint George, is the feast day of Saint George and is celebrated by various Christian Churches and by the several nations, kingdoms, countries and cities of which Saint George is the patron saint including England and regions of Portugal and Spain. We celebrate this day in England as it remembers St George as this is the anniversary of his death.
About St. George's Day:
St George was a soldier who rose up through the ranks of the Roman army and eventually became a personal guard to the Emperor Diocletian. He was executed for being a Christian on 23rd April 3030 and is buried in the town of Lod in Israel.
St George is widely known for slaying a dragon and saving a princess. The dragon represents a certain type of pagan belief that included the sacrifice of humans. Years ago St George's Day was only celebrated at Christmas but the celebrations stopped by the end of the 18th century after England had united with Scotland on 1st May 707. There has been a push which involved petitions and campaigns for 23rd April to become a public holiday in England but nothing has come from these.
How to celebrate:
This day can be celebrated with anything English which includes Morris Dancing and Punch and Judy shows. You will find that pubs will have the St. George's Day flag outside and often decorate the pub inside with anything English themed. You can wear red and white to resemble the flag and also attend festivals.
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About St. George's Day:
St George was a soldier who rose up through the ranks of the Roman army and eventually became a personal guard to the Emperor Diocletian. He was executed for being a Christian on 23rd April 3030 and is buried in the town of Lod in Israel.
St George is widely known for slaying a dragon and saving a princess. The dragon represents a certain type of pagan belief that included the sacrifice of humans. Years ago St George's Day was only celebrated at Christmas but the celebrations stopped by the end of the 18th century after England had united with Scotland on 1st May 707. There has been a push which involved petitions and campaigns for 23rd April to become a public holiday in England but nothing has come from these.
How to celebrate:
This day can be celebrated with anything English which includes Morris Dancing and Punch and Judy shows. You will find that pubs will have the St. George's Day flag outside and often decorate the pub inside with anything English themed. You can wear red and white to resemble the flag and also attend festivals.
For more info on St. George's Day click here.
If you are looking for work or currently recruiting then get in touch with Busy Bee Recruitment on 01353 880253 | 01223 628740 | Admin@busybeerecruitment.co.uk
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