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What does St George's Day mean to you?

St George. Library picture
St George. Library picture

by Jonathan Stone

Today is St. George's Day - but does anybody know?

In recent years apathy has surrounded the day that is supposed to be dedicated to the patron saint of England.

While those in Wales mark their national day with daffodils and musical events, the English often don't even know when their saints day is.

Most people know St. Patrick's Day is on March 17, and those of Irish descent (and even those that are not) swarm to the pubs to celebrate Ireland's patron saint.

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What do you think of St. George's Day? How are you celebrating? Has the celebration been hijacked by politics? Leave your comments below.

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