St George's Day the 23rd of April and marks the death of St George in 303 AD.
From the 15th century until the 18th century, St George's Day was traditionally a major feast and national holiday. However this tradition has not been continued.
On the 23rd April you may see the St George's flag flying on St George's Day and in churches it is customary for the hymn Jerusalem to be played.
There is growing support for the resurgence of celebrating St George's Day and some would like to see it become a public holiday again.
If you wish to celebrate St George's Day then don't forget that English Heritage are holding a St George's Dragon Family Fun Trail at Clifford's Tower, York on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April 2010 between 10am and 6pm and a St George's Medieval Courtly Combat at Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire on Saturday 24th April & Sunday 25th April 2010 from 11.30am - 5pm.
So, are you doing anything to celebrate St George's Day, if so let us know by leaving a comment.
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