St George's Day - Top 10 Facts

St George's Day - Top 10 Facts

10) In addition to England, St George is the Patron Saint of Portugal, Georgia, Genoa, Milan, Beirut, Malta, Ethiopia, Lithuania and Palestine (he got around!)
9) St George is also the Patron Saint of Syphilis, Leprosy and Herpes (he definitely got around!)

8) Even though St George fought Dragons, he didn't get a national holiday, unlike St Patrick in Ireland who merely chased a few snakes!

7) Shakespeare was born, and died, on St Georges Day (obviously not the same year)

6) In 1900 the first use of the word "Hill Billie" was on St Georges Day

5) Prior to being a Saint, George was apparently a Pork Salesman

4) April 23rd 2008 was the first time the St Georges Cross was flown over 10 Downing Street

3) The St Georges Cross became the national flag in the 16th century, before that it was a bowler hat, brolly and cask of ale!

2) During the last world cup 27% of adults bought a St Georges Cross

And finally, the best fact about St George......

1) If it wasn't for St George we wouldn't have outfits such as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPSypJoOupc
St George would be proud!