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Shakespeare and St George in Stratford-upon-Avon

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Sylvia Morris

23rd April is celebrated as the special day of St George, the patron saint of England. He’s one of the most popular of saints, venerated in Romania,  parts of Greece, Catalonia and Egypt, among many other places. Perhaps because of … Continue reading →

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The Chinese New Year: looking forward to the year of the dragon

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Celebrations for the Chinese New Year, beginning on 23 January, are in full swing, and over one sixth of the world’s population will be marking the event. There’s even more excitement than usual as this is to be the most … Continue reading →

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