| About St. George's Day |
| St George’s Day is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It is observed on the Monday closest to April 23rd each year. Most countries which observe St. George's Day celebrate it on April 23rd the traditionally accepted date of Saint George's death in 303 A.D. He was a soldier and rose up through the ranks of the Roman army, eventually becoming a personal guard to the Emperor Diocletian. St. George's Day is a provincial government holiday in Newfoundland, Canada. Many people are reminded on this day of St George’s achievements and sacrifices during his lifetime. St George’s Day celebrations are not limited to Newfoundland and Labrador. There are also calls from groups devoted to the saint to make St George’s Day a national holiday in Canada. |
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