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Today we talk about one of the most beautiful and honestly, unique traditions in Spain: Sant Jordi in Catalonia.

So… who is Saint George?

Picture this: a brave knight, a terrifying dragon, and a princessabout to meet her fate. According to the Catalan version of the legend, Saint George slays the dragon and from the dragon’s blood, a red rose blooms, which he gives to the princess.

And just like that… a symbol of love is born.

Fast forward a few centuries, and that legend transforms into something magical.Every April 23rd, Catalonia celebrates Sant Jordi, its patron saint, with streets filled with books and roses everywhere. Think of it as a mix between Valentine’s Day and World Book Day, but with way more soul.

Traditionally, men gave women roses, and women gave men books, but today, everyone gives bothto everyone. It’s about love, culture, and connection.

Now here’s where it gets even more interesting: the book tradition didn’t come from the legend, it was added much later.

In 1929, a literary initiative in Barcelona promoted reading, eventually aligning with April 23rd, the symbolic date linkedto literary giants like Cervantes and Shakespeare.

So, what you have today is a perfect fusion: Love from the legend and Culture from literature.

And trust us, if you’ve ever walked through Barcelona on that day, it’s unforgettable.

By the way, Jorge has already captured this magic in a special video on his YouTube channel during a Sant Jordi celebration; the name of his channel is Traveling with Jorge in YouTube. Don’t miss it… it brings everything we’re talking about to life.

Because Sant Jordi isn’t just a tradition… it’s a feeling.

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S3, Ep : 37. Sant Jordi: Love, Roses & Books.