Yes, St. George was big in the Middle Ages. He was the ultimate knight. Crusaders loved him.
But the Reformation killed a lot of saintly fun. Protestants weren’t keen on dragon stories.
Then the Industrial Revolution happened. People moved to cities. Traditions faded.
By the 20th century, St. George’s Day was a faint memory. Just a date in a church calendar.
Today, you’re more likely to see a St. George’s Cross at a football match. Not on a flagpole for a saint.
It’s become associated with English sports fanaticism. Not national pride.
