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April 23rd is St. George's Day, patron saint of England - as well as Ethiopia, Georgia and Catalonia, and plenty of other areas as well.
St. George is best known for the legend of him slaying the dragon, though he was an officer in the Roman Army who was executed for refusing to give up his Christian faith, and so became a martyr. His cross, a red cross on a white background was eventually adopted by England, as his fame spread across Europe from the Middle East. And so, just like England's Anglo-Saxon people, its Christian religion, and the cuppa, England's patron saint and flag are aspects of its diverse immigrant history and identity, whilst also being shared with others around the globe.
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