Saint George's Day

The 23rd April is the feast day of Saint George, patron saint of England. 

Saint George’s Day is celebrated on April 23^rd in England. It is not an official holiday but may areas celebrate this day. This festivity is even celebrated in a number of countries around the world.

Some of the traditional activities for Saint George’s Day include:

- Wearing a red rose

- Flying the Saint George’s Cross flag

- Holding parades or pageants

- Singing the hymn ‘Jerusalem’

- Having special afternoon tea

In Cataluña, Saint George’s Day is very popular. “Sant Jordi” is the Catalan name for Saint George and he is the patron saint of this region. This day in Cataluña is the day of roses, books and romance. It is not a public holiday but it is a festival that is widely celebrated.