St. George's Day 2024

Apr 23, 2024

St. George's Day 2024

This handcraftedSt. George's DayDoodle features St. George with the legendary dragon and roses.

About the Doodle:

St. George's Day 2024

On this day in the year 303, St. George was put to rest and his life was immortalized forever.

About the Doodle:

Legend has it that a greedy and vicious dragon ruined the city of Silene, Libya. Every day, the dragon demanded a sacrifice of two sheep from the townspeople to satisfy its endless hunger — and when there were no sheep to offer, a human was sent in their place. Eventually, the king’s daughter was chosen as tribute. When all looked grim, St. George came to the rescue and conquered the dragon with his lance. The king promised the hero treasures, but St. George refused them and instead donated the gold to the townsfolk.

To honour his bravery, the people in England annually celebrate St. George’s Day with feasts, parades, parties, concerts, and more. The symbol of St. George, a flag with a red cross against a white field, can be seen flying high throughout the streets. Around the world, many also exchange red roses and wear them on their lapels, which is another way to pay homage to the patron saint.

Happy St. George’s Day!

An illustration of the letter G in a tan color with a green dragon blowing fire from it's mouth.
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About the St. George's Day Doodle

This handcrafted Doodle celebrates St. George’s Day 2024 which honours the old English tale of St. George and his heroic deeds.

Where this Doodle appeared

The Doodle St. George's Day 2024 launched Apr 23, 2024

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