Each April 23 Day San Jorge is commemorated, considered the patron saint in countries like Bulgaria, England, Spain and Argentina. Sant Jordi as it is called in Catalonia, is considered the patron saint of lovers.
According to legend, there was a dragon that attacked the kingdom and Cappadocia its inhabitants should offer sacrifice to a person chosen by lot and a lamb. One day, she was Princess chosen at random to be devoured by the dragon and was when the knight George saved, nailing a sword dragon, whose blood flowed a red rose, which was delivered the princess.
In 1996, UNESCO officially declared April 23 as the World Book Day .
That’s why in Catalonia different Spanish cities, it is customary every April 23 that men give red roses to women, accompanied by an ear of wheat in return, they were given away a book, as the April 23 date of death of two great writers: Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare . Also, reading workshops, cultural performances and various events as part of the cultural agenda are performed.
But what give meaning lovers?
The red rose symbolizes the uniqueness Love by the love, the red rose symbolizes passion and ear of corn symbolizes fertility. Sant Jordi, finally, marks the beginning of spring, so it is ideal to take to the streets and enjoy a couple this tradition day.
On Thursday 23 April, give away books and flowers.
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