Saint George's Day in England

Introduction

People in England celebrate Saint George's Day on April 23rd. Saint George is the patron saint of England. He was not from England. He came from a place near the Mediterranean Sea.

Main Body

George was a Roman soldier. He lived in Turkey a long time ago. He was a Christian. The Roman Emperor Diocletian wanted George to leave his religion. George said no. The Emperor killed him for this reason. Later, people told a story about George. In the story, George kills a big dragon. He saves a princess. This story is very famous. Muslims also respect Saint George. They see him as a holy man. King Edward III made George the patron saint of England in the 14th century. The King wanted England to look strong and brave. The white flag with a red cross became the national flag later. Other countries also honor Saint George. These countries are Georgia, Ethiopia, Portugal, and Palestine.

Conclusion

Saint George never lived in England. But people in England still celebrate him. He is a symbol of bravery and goodness.

Vocabulary Learning

bravery
being very brave or courageous勇敢
Example:The firefighter showed bravery when saving the cat.
celebrate
to do something special for an important day or event庆祝
Example:We celebrate birthdays with cake.
flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that represents a country旗幟
Example:The flag of England is red and white.
religion
a set of beliefs about God or gods宗教
Example:She follows the Christian religion.
soldier
a person who works in the army士兵
Example:The soldier wears a uniform.