Just as Ireland has St. Patrick, England has St. George. As the patron saint of England, St. George has religious roots that have grown into somewhat mythical stories. Mainly known for the romanticized account of slaying the dragon, St. George is also considered one of the most renowned military saints as English Crusaders wore his sign (a red cross on a white background) into battle.
In lieu of heavy drinking and parading about in red and white, this holiday is much quieter as celebrants wear a red rose in the hole of their lapel, though its popularity is on the rise as Englishmen are trying to get this holiday into a nationally recognized holiday.
St. George is also the patron saint of scouting. Woo scouting!
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In lieu of heavy drinking and parading about in red and white, this holiday is much quieter as celebrants wear a red rose in the hole of their lapel, though its popularity is on the rise as Englishmen are trying to get this holiday into a nationally recognized holiday.
St. George is also the patron saint of scouting. Woo scouting!
Click here to learn more about St. George and this holiday!
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