Sant Jordi is special day which is celebrated by Catalan people. It is also known as 'el dia de la rosa' (The Day of the Rose) or 'el dia del llibre' (The Day of the Book) which held on 23 April, with similarities to Valentine's Day. The main event is the exchange of gifts between sweethearts, loved ones and respected ones. Giving the women a rose and the men a book on Sant Jordi´s day is one of the most popular traditions in Catalonia. Originally, this exchange was meant to be done between lovers, but nowadays even mothers, sisters and friends receive flowers while fathers, brothers and friends get their books.
this news was broadcasted @ channel i uk (13-05-2010)
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