National Holiday of Scotland Nov. 30th Saint Andrew’s Day National Holiday of Scotland Nov. 30th

What is St. Andrew’s day St. Andrew’s Day is the feast day of Saint Andrews. It is celebrated on the 30th of November. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Romania, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, and St. Andrew, Barbados. St Andrew’s Day marks the beginning of Scotlands winter festivals. The Saltire

Who is St. Andrews? Saint Andrew was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus Brother of St. Peter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wIrFdgBjNA St. Andrew is believed to have been crucified on a diagonal cross, which was a common execution in Roman times, which therefore came to be called St. Andrew’s Cross. This flag became the flag of Scotland St. Andrew is also the Patron Saint of Fishman and Sailors

Traditions and Celebrations St. Andrew’s day is a Bank Holiday The Saltire must fly on all government buildings. People celebrate Scottish culture by eating traditional Scottish Food, performing Scottish Music and Dance.

Traditional Food Haggis Shortbread

Highlander Games Events: Stone Put, Caber Toss, Hammer Throw Cleats

Ceilidh Traditional scottish party with song and dance, where they play bagpipes and wear kilts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1CMN-PTYWw

Other celebrated figures William Wallace Robert Burns (Leader of Scottish Rebellion) (Famous Scottish Poet)