Nuria read us the legend of Sant Jordi
while Papa did a (finger) puppet show.
We enjoyed butifarras (sausages) grilled on our bbq.
Laura painted (Easter) eggs.
Leo practiced walking and played with some toys.
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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 held on 23 April. The main event is the exchange of gifts between sweethearts, loved ones and respected ones. Patron Saint of Catalonia, international knight-errant San Jordi (Saint George) allegedly slew a dragon about to devour a beautiful princess south of Barcelona. From the dragon's blood sprouted a rosebush, from which the hero plucked the prettiest for the princess. Hence, the traditional Rose Festival celebrated in Barcelona since the Middle Ages to honor chivalry and romantic love, a day for men and mice alike to give their true loves roses. In 1923, the lovers' fest merged with International Book Day to mark the anniversary of the all but simultaneous April 23, 1616 deaths of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare.
Andrés, thanks for the wonderful explanation of the holiday. It looks like you have a fun time.
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