English is often considered by linguists as part of the  Germanic language family tree along with Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian and German etc. with a large amount of loan words from Latin. So where did this Germanic language come from? The Anglo-Saxons! The Anglo-Saxons were a people who were believed to have arrived in the British Isles around 500 AD coming from what is mostly considered Denmark and North-Western Germany, settling in what is now called England (lit. land of the Angles). Their language eventually became the dominant language over the already existing Celtic languages spoken by the original Britons. Since then, in addition to some inevitable inter-mixing with the Celtic locals, there have also been further invasions to the Isles from other peoples such as the Norwegian and Danish Vikings and Normans which also contributed greatly not only to the English language but also the genetic makeup of the Modern day English person.

Morris dancing is a traditional English dance with a long history. The first recorded Morris dance dates back to 1448 and the tradition lives on to this day in many English towns.

Check out this link to watch Morris dancing in action!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sArAC2_ow2k 

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This day is dedicated to Saint George who is considered to be the patron saint of England and is also celebrated in several countries and many Christian churches.

However, in modern times the meaning of the day goes beyond religion as the St. George's flag (a red cross on a white field) is also used by England for it's national flag. As a result, in England, this springtime celebration is also used as an opportunity for people to celebrate English culture. St. George's day activities include participating in traditional afternoon tea ceremonies, Morris dancing, eating local food, the Royal Family, watching Punch and Judy (traditional puppet shows) and other family-friendly activities.

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