Gives roses
The 23rd of April is an important date on the Catalans' calendar, due to the celebration of St. George's Day.
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According to the original legend, this date marked the history of Catalonia and the saint represents their own Saint Valentine.
Gives books
During the "diada", it is traditional to buy books and roses for the family members and the beloved ones, as a symbol of love and friendship.
The legend
On that day, Catalans remember the legend which gives rise to this event, meaning the history of Saint Jordi (St. George), a medieval knight who rescues a princess from the clutches of a furious dragon. Saint Jordi kills the dragon and from the blood of the monster a rose blooms.
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