The hymn of Jerusalem is traditionally sung on the day and Morris Dancers often perform around the country. Even though celebrations may be minimal in England, St George is also the patron saint of other countries and each nation has their own way of honouring the day. Cuts & taping: on the red shirt, cut the sleeves off with a scalloped edge to make the over-dress. Tear a 2 foot piece of duct tape. Fold it in half lengthwise to create a thin doubled 2 foot piece for the circlet.
As the date isn't viewed as a bank holiday, transport, schools and businesses operate as normal every year. St George has been immortalised in many ways, for example, in Shakespeare's Henry V, Act III features a speech with 'Cry God for Harry, England and St George". St George and the dragon In Georgia, St George’s Day is celebrated on November 23, and on this day they recognise the torture St George endured for refusing to make sacrifices to the Roman gods.
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GREAT COSTUME QUALITY: Being a lightweight costume and useable in any weather, this soft and comfortable St Georges Day Knight Costume is a versatile and strong Born around AD 280, in what is now known as Cappadocia, Turkey, St George was a Christian martyr and became a soldier in the Roman army. He later progressed to the role of a personal guard for the Emperor Diocletian.
Cut: on 1 brown shirt, make a rounded cut, shortening it to about 1 foot long from the collar and cutting off the sleeves to make his cowl. Cut a 6-8 foot length of rope. Tie three large knots 6 inches apart on one end.
Many people still celebrate St George today - marking the occasion by lighting up buildings in white and red, the colours of the English flag.
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