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What is the legend of Sant Jordi?
This was Sant Jordi (St George). He drove his lance into the dragon and a bush of red roses sprang out of the blood that spilled. His was a bold and selfless gesture that changed the course of the town’s history and gave birth to our legend. Ever since it has been the custom in Catalonia to give your loved one a rose.
What is St Jordi the patron saint of?
Catalonia
Sant Jordi, or St. George, is the patron saint of Catalonia and the Diada de Sant Jordi, St George’s Day, is a festive occasion that, over the years, has become a celebration of Catalan culture.
Why is St George the patron saint of Barcelona?
According to the legend, Saint George saved his princess by killing the dragon from whose blood grew a rose. That is why some consider it the Catalan Valentine´s Day, because Saint George is said to be, par excellence, the patron saint of lovers in Catalonia.
How do you celebrate St Jordi?
The basic idea for Sant Jordi is that men give women roses and women give men books. And it can be anybody, not necessarily your partner or somebody who you have taken a liking to. For this feast, boys buy roses for their mums; girls buy books for their friends.
Why is Sant Jordi important?
Sant Jordi (Barcelona’s patron Saint) is based on a remarkable legend that speaks of courage, love and honour. On this day we commemorate the knight and martyr George of Cappadocia, who died on 23 April 303.
Why do they give books on Sant Jordi Day?
Eventually these fairs started to fill with book stands to commemorate the legend of Sant Jordi, and it became tradition for women to give men books on this day. This is how, through flowers and books, Sant Jordi Day became the most romantic day in Catalonia.
Is Messi fluent in English?
Does Messi speak English? Having spent his entire life living in Spanish-speaking countries Argentina and Spain, it is safe to assume that Messi does not speak English. The Barcelona striker might be able to understand a few English phrases, but Messi is known to be fluent in only Spanish and Catalan.
Who is the patron saint of Catalonia?
Sant Jordi
In Catalonia the World Book Day becomes an especially romantic festivity. The people in Catalonia celebrate the day of their patron saint, Sant Jordi, with a curious tradition.
Why does everyone have roses in Barcelona?
Every 23rd April, the streets of Barcelona are flooded with roses and books to celebrate Saint George’s Day, the patron saint of Catalonia as well as of England.
Is Jordi a male or female?
boy’s
Jordi is a boy’s name with Spanish origins meaning “down-flowing.” The name Jordi is the Catalan version of the English name, George.