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  • True or False: St. George's Day has become more of a nationalist holiday in recent years.
    True
  • What two countries is St. George the patron saint of?
    England, Georgia
  • True or False: Georgia is named after King George II not St. George
    False
  • In Bulgaria, how does St. George help their crops grow?
    He blesses the morning dew
  • How many times is St. George celebrated in Georgia?
    two times, november 29 and may 6
  • What day is also celebrated on St. George's Day in Bulgaria?
    Bulgarian Armed Forces Day
  • When does St. George's Day not happen on April 23?
    If the 23rd falls before Easter, St. George's Day is changed to after Easter
  • What era or time frame was St. George from?
    Middle Ages or Medieval Times
  • What caused St. George's Day to become less popular?
    the union of England and Scotland
  • Who brought Christianity to Georgia?
    St. George's relative, Saint Nino
  • Name one way St. George's Day is celebrated in England?
    Pageant, fly or show the cross, eat british foods or drinks, parades, reenactments, dress up like medieval times
  • What two regions in Spain celebrate St. George?
    Aragon and Catalonia
  • Why is St. George's Day celebrated on April 23?
    It is the death of St. George
  • What Anglo-Saxon holiday is La Diada de Sant Jordi similar to?
    Valentine's Day
  • What is St. George the patron saint of in Portugal?
    Patron saint of the Portuguese Army
  • What day is St. George's Day celebrated in England?
    April 23
  • What is the symbol of St. George?
    A red cross with a white background
  • True or False: St. George's Day celebrations have been popular since the 15th century.
    False, they are becoming less popular
  • What did St. George kill to save the princess?
    a dragon
  • Who was the patron saint of England before St. George
    St. Edmund
  • What army did St. George help in Aragon?
    Christian Army
  • True or False: St. George brought Christianity to England
    False
  • What is given out for Diada de Sant Jordi in Catalonia?
    Roses and books
  • What food do they eat in Bulgaria for St. George's Day?
    Whole lamb
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