St George's Day
Although it is not a big event or a national holiday, St George's Day is celebrated on 23rd April each year. It's a great excuse to enjoy or learn about some of England's customs and traditions, and also to think about knights and castles and dragons!
It's also a good time to think about one of England's most famous men, William Shakespeare, who was not only born on 23rd April 1564 but also died on 23rd April 1616.
"Cry God for Harry, England and Saint George!"
William Shakespeare (Henry V)
Who Was St George?
St George (famous for slaying the dragon) is the patron saint of England. He was a Roman soldier who protested against the Roman torture of Christians, and was killed for his beliefs. He is most famous for the story of his fight against the dragon.
More St George's Day Activities
Print out the England flag in a variety of sizes, have a go at a jigsaw, or colour in a flag or two to brighten up your celebrations...
England Flag Printables
Wearing a red rose in your buttonhole or on your lapel was a tradition on St George's Day. We've got red rose crafts, red rose printables, and rose colouring pages too...
Roses
Shakespeare anyone? We have a bumper collection of Shakespeare printables, colouring pages, puzzles and worksheets - for all ages.
William Shakespeare
See our Knight's theme
Learn all about London, England's fascinating capital city, and enjoy colouring pages, printables and crafts.
London Theme
Fans of dragons will find lots to keep them busy here!
Dragons
And Some More Ideas...
Have an English tea party! Bake a Victoria Sponge, and serve with cucumber sandwiches and scones, strawberry jam and cream!
Paint your faces!
Jerusalem
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark Satanic Mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold:
Bring me my arrows of desire:
Bring me my spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire.
I shall not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green & pleasant land.
(William Blake)
