Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s

Southeast England Observes St. George’s Day Festivities

Communities across Southeast England are embracing dragons, parades, and patriotic pride this week to celebrate St. George’s Day on Wednesday, the annual tribute to England’s patron saint. Known for the legendary tale of slaying a dragon to rescue a maiden, St. George has become a symbol of national heritage in England, celebrated every year by lively events blending tradition and local flair. In Gravesend and Dartford, over 20 schools are steal…

Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s

Continuing a centuries-old tradition, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony took place in St. George’s this morning [April 23], with the King’s Square ceremony seeing the Governor accept the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for use of the State House. Update 7.58pm: A spokesperson said, “Troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment took centre […]

Happy St George’s Day, Indeed - Dorset Eye

The Irony of English Nationalists Celebrating St George Each year on 23 April, a curious spectacle unfolds across England: flags bearing the red cross of St George flutter from pubs, homes, and even council buildings, while nationalist rhetoric bubbles up in a flurry of pride. Yet, amidst all the chest-thumping patriotism, one fact is often conveniently overlooked: St George, England’s so-called patron saint, was not English at all. In fact, he …