Saint Andrew's Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Saint Andrew's Day in United Kingdom.
History & Origins of Saint Andrew's Day
Saint Andrew's Day is celebrated on November 30th to honor the patron saint of Scotland, the apostle Andrew. Historically, Saint Andrew's relics were said to have been brought to Scotland in the 4th century. In 1320, with the Declaration of Arbroath, Saint Andrew was formally recognized as the patron of Scotland, and his saltire cross (the white diagonal cross on a blue field) became the national flag.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
It is celebrated with vibrant festivals of Scottish culture, featuring traditional bagpipe music, highland dancing, poetry readings, and feasts of haggis, neeps, and tatties, washed down with single-malt Scotch whisky.
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