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St George Hail!
St George is the patron saint of England. There will always be people identified with England and English ideas of honor, bravery and gallantry. Its emblem of a red cross on a white background is the flag of England and is also part of the British flag too. Perhaps it is more widely recognized as the murderer of the dragon in the well-known story of George and the Dragon.
Day St George is April 23. The celebration of the feast of St. George's is currently a fairly small business in England. Especially compared to how other countries celebrate their patron saint. For example, Ireland St Patrick's Day is widely celebrated throughout the United Kingdom and the United States.
Therefore there is a national campaign to make St. George a day to be recognized throughout the United Kingdom, to celebrate our English heritage. For officially mark as England National Day with calls to a holiday too.
Many events are always held across England in celebration. St George is also the patron saint of scouting. So, this day will also see thousands of Scouts and guides throughout the parade in the streets of England and the high participation in special religious services.
So why not join to celebrate and be proud of our English heritage. An Englishman's home is castle and no castle is complete without a flag. So you online findmeagift.com England and a flag pole and you show your neighbors how much you love your country. Why not next to some of Jones St George's Flag Magnets as a gift too, so they do not feel left out!
But it is ultimately the English synonym for? Yes, I know what you think, but not the answer I'm looking for is not our football team's poor scene. Tea of course, you obviously did not your cup of tea this morning!
Celebrate all that is quintessentially English with an afternoon Tea for Two Experience. I'm not talking a bag of tea and a biscuit Garibaldi in front of TV either. Afternoon tea at the beautiful Palm Court Restaurant of the Hotel Park Lane in London. You'll be served a selection of sandwiches. (Very smart, but you are oh so worth it.) Followed by delicious scones with clotted cream (what else!) Preserve and seasonal (this is the best bit if you sweet tooth) a selection of French pastries, oh la la, sir, you are spoiling us! All accompanied by a choice of exquisite teas in the world whole.
Cathedrals encapsulate our British heritage. Standing the test of time, they have a wealth of history in their walls. Travel through time on a single steam hauled express Train and visit some of England's beautiful cathedral cities. Findmeagift.com allows you to create tracks with experience Cathedrals Express Steam Train. The Express Train runs from April to November. It goes in different cities on dates different, Bath, Cambridge, Canterbury, Gloucester, Lincoln and Wells, to name a few. All tours last about 8-9 hours, with at least 3-4 hours for exploration.
If April 23 gives a shout St George and go do something really English! Take a picnic in the countryside. Cook up a Full English breakfast for everyone. Or really step back in time and visit a castle, you never know there may be a jousting tournament is held or better yet kill the dragon, in which case you will really hailed for St George!
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