St. George's Day is on 23 April.
It is England's national day as it is in Catalonia.
The Legend of Saint George
The medieval legend of St George and the dragon is over a thousand years old. The tale goes that the dragon made it’s nest by the fresh water spring near a town called Silene. When people came to collect water, they disturbed the dragon and so offered sheep as a distraction.
After time, there were simply no sheep left to offer the dragon and so the people of Silene decided to chose a maiden from the town by drawing lots. When the results were read, it was revealed that the princess was to be the dragon’s next victim. Despite the King’s protest his daughter Cleolinda was offered to the dragon...
However, at the moment of offering, a knight came riding by on his white stallion. St George dismounted and drew his sword, protecting himself with the sign of the cross. He fought the dragon on foot and managed to slay the beast and saved the princess. The people of Silene were exceptionally grateful.
English Flag
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| This is the flag of St George is also the flag of England. |
Love songs (requested by children in Year 5&6)
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