British Holidays - Easter

St Patrick's Day

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St Patrick's Day is celebrated on 17th March each year. We've got lots of fun St Patrick's Day activities for kids to enjoy based on shamrocks, leprechauns, the colour green and more! Explore the links below to find our original collections of crafts, colouring pages, puzzles and printables for all ages...

St David's Day

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St David's Day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh people throughout the world on 1st March. To help you celebrate with your kids and learn about Wales and Welsh customs, we have put together a fun collection of ideas and activities including colouring pages, puzzles, jigsaws, printables and much more!

St. David's Day in United Kingdom

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/uk/st-david-day

People in Wales and those of Welsh origin celebrate the life of their patron saint, St David, and the Welsh culture on March 1 each year. Many people pin a daffodil or leek to their clothes and some, especially children, wear traditional costumes.

St George's Day

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Although it is not a big event or a national holiday, St George's Day is celebrated on 23rd April each year. It's a great excuse to enjoy or learn about some of England's customs and traditions, and also to think about knights and castles and dragons! It's also a good time to think about one of England's most famous men, William Shakespeare, who was not only born on 23rd April 1564 but also died on 23rd April 1616.

St. George's Day in United Kingdom

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/uk/st-george-day

St. Andrew's Day

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/nationaldays/scotland.html

St. Andrew was one of Christ's twelve apostles. Some of his bones are said to have been brought to what is now St. Andrews in Fife during the 4th century. Since medieval times the X-shaped saltire cross upon which St. Andrew was supposedly crucified has been the Scottish national symbol.

St Andrew's Day

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St Andrew's Day is celebrated by Scots around the world on the 30th November. Join in the fun with these St Andrew's Day activities for children. You might also want to explore our Scotland topic for more activities.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day

Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.

HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY

http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-st-patricks-day

The History of St. Patrick's Day