St. George's Day Trivia Questions

St. George's Day is barely observed in the US. Dragon piñatas and medieval fairs are not traditional—this was invented for the quiz. The day has no mainstream American customs.

Despite being England's patron saint day, it is not a public holiday. Celebrations are low-key compared to St. Patrick's Day in Ireland or Scotland's St. Andrew's Day.

The dragon story comes from the 13th-century 'Golden Legend' set in Libya, not England. St. George was a Roman soldier, not a knight, and was martyred for his Christian faith.

Saint George died on April 23, 303 AD, and that date is observed as his feast day in England and many other Christian churches.

Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, which is also the traditional date of St. George's Day. Both share the same calendar date, though the Bard's birth is uncertain.

St. George was actually born in Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey) and likely never set foot in England. His legend came to England via Crusaders.

St. George is patron saint of at least 17 countries, including Portugal, Ethiopia, Georgia, and Greece. His cult spread widely through the Byzantine Empire and Crusades.

The word "dragon" comes from the Greek "drakon," originally meaning a large serpent or snake, which matches the creature described in many early versions of the story.