Let's not co-ordinate our national culture for St George's Day

St George's Day is almost upon us. Thursday 23rd April. Remember? Check your diary. Make a mental note. We don't tend to 'go big' on St George's Day, as a rule. It's not really our cup of tea - to put out more flags.   In other parts of the world, where St George features as patron saint, there's far more hoop-la. In Barcelona, it all gets very lovey-dovey, apparently, as locals flock to buy books and roses for each other. In Beirut and the Lebanon, they go in for religio...

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