St George's Day is celebrated in England on 23 April, in honour of St George, the patron saint of England.
St. George is the patron saint of England. His symbol, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part of the British flag. St George was a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Romans' torture of Christians and died for his beliefs.
One of the best-known stories about Saint George is his fight with a dragon. Despite this, St George is known throughout the world as the dragon-slaying patron saint of England.