SAINT GEORGE 'S DAY
St George's Day is celebrated by the several nations, kingdoms, countries, and cities of which Saint George is the patron saint. St George's Day is celebrated on 23 April.
Countries that celebrate St George's Day include: England, Hungary,Spain, etc. It is also celebrated in the old Crown of Aragon in Spain—Aragón, Catalunya and València.
Saint George in England
In 1222 The Synod of Oxford declared St. George's Day a feast day in the kingdom of England.
A traditional custom on St George's day is to wear a red rose in one's lapel. Another custom is to fly or adorn the St George's Cross flag in some way and traditionally English foods and drinks are consumed (e.g. afternoon tea).
St George in Aragón
On 23 April, Aragon celebrates its "Día de Aragón" (Day of Aragon) in commemoration of the Battle of Alcoraz (Baralla d'Alcoraz in Aragonese), on George appeared at a critical moment for the Christian Army aiding them to win the battle for the "True Faith".
As in Catalonia, roses and books are exchanged among individuals, often bearing ribbons with the colors of Aragon's flag.
St George in Cataluña
La Diada de Sant Jordi , also known as “El dia de la Rosa” or “El dia del Llibre” is a Catalan holiday held on 23 April.
The main event is the exchange of gifts, men gave women roses, and women gave men a book to celebrate the occasion.
Most women will carry a rose in hand, and half of the total yearly book sales in Catalonia take place on this occasion.
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