St George's Day

St George's Day is celebrated every year on April 23rd, the anniversary of his death. 

 

St George is the Patron Saint of England. He had a red cross on a white background on his shield, now referred to as the St George Cross and depicted on the flag of England. 

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According to legend St George was a soldier in the Roman Army who killed a dragon and saved a princess. 

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The only water well in the town of Silene, Libya, was guarded by a fierce dragon. In order to get water the inhabitants of the town had to offer a human sacrifice to the dragon every day. The person to be sacrificed was chosen randomly by lots. On the day St George was visiting the town a princess had been selected as the sacrifice. 

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St George killed the dragon, saved the princess and gave the people of the town access to water!

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Our St George's Day Craft Packs contain 3 templates, a knight, a shield and a dragon. They also contain plenty of resources to decorate them.