8 things you need to know about Saint George's Day
It's Saint George's Day today - the day we celebrate England's patron saint. Or the day we moan about how we ought to celebrate him, whilst not doing anything to actually celebrate him ourselves.
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Both are fine options. Here is your guide to George, his life, his legend, and why he is our patron saint.