Apr 23, 2025
St. George's Day 2025
Happy St. George's Day 2025!
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About St. George's Day
This Doodle celebrates St. George, the patron saint of England. St. George died on this day in 303, but his story has resonated through the ages.
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 lost, 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. After saving the town, red rose bushes began popping up in Silene, sprung from the dragon’s defeat. Today, the red rose is the symbol of the English rugby team and also features alongside the three lions on England’s football badge.
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