Here be dragons (& books & roses!) on Sant Jordi's Day

[Tripatini]

During the time I lived in and have since visited Catalonia, this for me is one of the region's most charming traditions. April 23, 2015 might seem like just another Thursday, but in this special corner of the world, the Catholic feast day or St. George is an especially big deal. In Barcelona and other parts of this region, St. George;s Day (Diada de Sant Jordi) is celebrated as as a kind of Valentine’s Day with an intellectual twist. The longtime legend of St. George vanquishing the dragon has led to... keep reading