Millions of people across England will be celebrating St George’s Day today, April 23, to commemorate the anniversary of the nation’s patron saint. The annual celebration holds great significance, with many continuing to mark it with a Feast of St George. St George was adopted as England’s patron saint in 1415 due to his bravery and chivalry. Unlike other parts of the United Kingdom, St George’s Day is not observed as a national holiday in England. As part of the festivities, a colossal 60-foot-long St George’s flag has been unveiled in the heart of Nottingham city center, adorning the front of the city’s council house. The grand display has generated a buzz among the local community, with some expressing their admiration for the patriotic gesture. One local resident, quoted by GB News, described the display as “amazing.” Nigel Daykin, a visitor from Canada, echoed this sentiment, stating, “I think it’s really good to see it up there. I think we should celebrate, because he is the figurehead of the country in the same way it’s St. Andrew for Scotland and St. David for Wales. Why shouldn’t we have St. George for England?” Dave Porter from Wigan added, “It’s absolutely brilliant; we should celebrate it more. It’s absolutely amazing and shows we’re proud of our heritage; there should be more of that. And it should be bigger than what it is actually.” Express.co.uk invites readers to participate in a poll, sharing their thoughts on the reasons they feel proudest to be English. Last year, a study conducted by doorstep delivery service Milk & More revealed that 61 percent of Britons take pride in fish and chips. The beloved National Health Service (NHS) followed closely behind with 56 percent, while London’s iconic landmarks, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, tied for third place with 50 percent. Other popular sources of pride among Britons include the late Queen Elizabeth II, a traditional Sunday roast dinner, the Tower of London, the picturesque Lake District, and a refreshing cup of British tea.
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