Sant Jordi

Posted by Yolanda (Barcelona, Spain) on 12 January 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.

La Diada de Sant Jordi, also known as "el dia de la rosa" (The Day of the Rose) or "el dia del llibre" (The Day of the Book) is a Catalan holiday celebrated on April 23 similar to Valentine's Day with some unique twists that show the ancient practice of this day. The main event is the exchange of gifts between sweethearts, loved ones and respected ones. Historically, men gave their girlfriends and wives roses, and women gave their boyfriends and husbands a book to celebrate the occasion. In modern times, the mutual exchange of books is customary.

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