🐉 Happy St George’s Day! 🐉

Today we’re celebrating England’s patron saint, St George — a symbol of courage and honour. Known for the legendary tale of slaying a dragon, St George’s story has inspired generations with its message of bravery and standing up for what's right.

St George's Day has been marked in England since the 13th century, and while it’s rooted in history, it’s also a great opportunity to celebrate English culture, tradition, and community spirit.

Did you know.....

🛡️ St George wasn’t English – He was actually born in what is now modern-day Turkey, and he never visited England!

🐉 The dragon legend came later – The famous story of St George slaying a dragon was added centuries after his death. It’s a symbol of good triumphing over evil.

🏴 St George is not just England’s patron saint – He’s also the patron saint of several other places, including Georgia, Catalonia (Spain), Portugal, and Ethiopia.

📅 St George’s Day used to be a big deal – It was once as widely celebrated in England as St Patrick’s Day is in Ireland. It even used to be a national holiday!

🌹 The red rose is the symbol of the day – It’s traditional to wear a red rose on your lapel on St George’s Day, inspired by Shakespeare’s reference to it in Henry VI.