in a way, it's somewhat forgotten - or ignored - but anyway, Happy Saint George's Day to all the English folk thorougout the U.K., Europe and elsewhere.

And a happy St George's Day from London to you too, Big Al and everyone out there!

I must confess, the date did slip my mind at first!

Once dined at a restaurant in Naples , Florida by the name Saint George and the Dragon

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Is this the day that St. George, Utah was established????

A very Happy St George's Day to all the English lads and lasses throughout the world, from another one in Spain.

Is that anything to do with St. Georges chapel attached to Windsor Castle?

In America they have St. Patrick's day and St. Joseph's day, etc...any special traditional food eaten to celebrate?

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Is this the day that St. George, Utah was established????

Oh, you teaser! St George's Day is celebrated by all the nations to whom Saint George is the patron saint. It's the national day of England and several other 'Christian' nations. To some in England, the day is one of national pride. It seemingly need not matter that the dragon-slaying hero was probably Palestinian.

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Is that anything to do with St. Georges chapel attached to Windsor Castle?

In America they have St. Patrick's day and St. Joseph's day, etc...any special traditional food eaten to celebrate?

well, Saint Patricks Day is for the Irish and recognised by most western nations, would imagine. Drink Guinness, wear a daft had and pretend to be a paddy for the day, basically. It's surely one of the more lucrative days for many a struggling publican!

In regards to your point referencing 'special food', I'm not sure. a cellar-cool pint of English biter, perhaps?

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Is this the day that St. George, Utah was established????

Oh, you teaser! St George's Day is celebrated by all the nations to whom Saint George is the patron saint. It's the national day of England and several other 'Christian' nations. To some in England, the day is one of national pride. It seemingly need not matter that the dragon-slaying hero was probably Palestinian.

...sorry, couldn't help it ...but I am looking forward to my UK trip this June.

And a very happy St George's Day from me, a Scotsman living in your country. Why are you guys in the main, so reticent about celebrating it ? You shouldn't be!! YOUR country, YOUR national day. You should celebrate it properly

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Is that anything to do with St. Georges chapel attached to Windsor Castle?

In America they have St. Patrick's day and St. Joseph's day, etc...any special traditional food eaten to celebrate?

well, Saint Patricks Day is for the Irish and recognised by most western nations, would imagine. Drink Guinness, wear a daft had and pretend to be a paddy for the day, basically. It's surely one of the more lucrative days for many a struggling publican!

In regards to your point referencing 'special food', I'm not sure. a cellar-cool pint of English biter, perhaps?

I'll take the pint!

Slay a dragon!



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In honor of St. George's Day which should probably be a paid holiday where I now live....

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