St George's Day is celebrated in England on 23 April, in honour of St George, the patron saint of England.
The 23 April 1616 was also the date of the death of the English playwright William Shakespeare. UNESCO marked this historic date by declaring it the International Day of the Book.
Many Catalonian men present their female relatives with roses on St George's Day (Día de San Jorge) in Spain. The day is celebrated on April 23 each year. Lovers also swap gifts of books and roses on this day. Click here.
If you want to know more information about St. George's Day, surf on the websites below and listen to the story of George and the Dragon:
And, as I can't give a book to all of you, let me share with you a link (www.voicesinthedark.com) where you can find free audiobooks and stories read aloud by real people for free! Click here.
Happy St. George's Day!
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