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St George's Day, celebrated on April 23, honors England's patron saint, a Roman soldier from modern-day Turkey. Known for slaying a dragon, his legend symbolizes courage, faith, and the triumph of ...
T he country celebrates St George's Day today (April 23), with England flags and bunting flying high in a display of patriotism, but just who was the dragon-slaying martyr that the nation adopted ...
ST GEORGE’S Day is celebrated on April 23 every year – but not in 2025. While thousands take to the streets to celebrate the patron saint of England, an old Church ruling technically delays t… ...
Nike defends St George's Cross changes to England shirt - 'It was never our intention to offend' Controversy erupted after the US sportswear giant revealed it had altered the traditional England ...
A day commemorating (supposed) dragon slaying and tales of knighthood - it’s only St George’s Day. The national day is acknowledged by many Christian churches and dedicated to the patron saint ...
The country celebrates St George's Day today (April 23), with England flags and bunting flying high in a display of patriotism, but just who was the dragon-slaying martyr that the nation adopted as ...
It’s thought that he died after being tortured and executed in Palestine in around AD 303. Countryfile adds: “St George’s Day became a national holiday in England in the early 15th century ...