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    St. George is the patron saint of England whose red cross emblem on a white background became the flag of England in the 12th century after it was adopted by Richard the Lion Heart. While St. George's Day is April 23rd and traditionally celebrated with red roses, it is generally not widely celebrated in England like national days are in other countries and most see it as just another normal work day with little fanfare.

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    St. George is the patron saint of England whose red cross emblem on a white background became the flag of England in the 12th century after it was adopted by Richard the Lion Heart. While St. George's Day is April 23rd and traditionally celebrated with red roses, it is generally not widely celebrated in England like national days are in other countries and most see it as just another normal work day with little fanfare.

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    St. George is the patron saint of England whose red cross emblem on a white background became the flag of England in the 12th century after it was adopted by Richard the Lion Heart. While St. George's Day is April 23rd and traditionally celebrated with red roses, it is generally not widely celebrated in England like national days are in other countries and most see it as just another normal work day with little fanfare.

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    Who was St George?

    St. George is the patron saint of England. His emblem, a red


    cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part
    of the British flag. St George's emblem was adopted by
    Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th St George's Emblem
    The Flag of England
    century. The king's soldiers wore it on their tunics to avoid A symbol of England
    confusion in battle.

    Like England, every country in the UK has its own patron saint who in times of
    great peril is called upon to help save the country from its enemies.

    How does England celebrate St George's Day?


    By tradition, 23 April is the day for a red rose in the button hole, the national
    flower. However, unlike other countries, England does not celebrate it like
    Americans celebrate 4 July with fireworks. In fact, you are more likely to see big
    St Patrick parades in England celebrating Ireland's National Day, more than you
    would see any sign of St Georges Day being celebrated.

    For most people in England St George's Day is just another ordinary working day.

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