If you happen to arrive at Google via http://google.co.uk today, you will see this logo on display. Being a non-UK citizen, it makes me wonder what it is all about. A dragon and a man??? A man falls in love with a dragon??? It makes no sense to even guess. It must be a fairy tales of some sort.
A quick click on the logo brings me to a website that gives more information on this festival. It is a festival celebrated in England - a part of United Kingdom. St George was a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Romans' torture of Christians and died for his beliefs. The fight he had with a dragon might be some kind of metaphor to his cause.
Quick Facts about St George
Born in Turkey (in Cappadocia)
Lived in 3rd century
His parents were Christian
Became a Roman soldier
Protested against Rome's persecution of Christians
Imprisoned and tortured, but stayed true to his faith
Beheaded at Lydda in Palestine
St. George is believed to have been born in Cappadocia (now Eastern Turkey) in the year A.D. 270. He was a Christian. At the age of seventeen he joined the Roman army and soon became renowned for his bravery. He served under a pagan Emperor but never forgot his Christian faith.
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You can read more here or simply Google the keyword "St George's Day" for more online resources.
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Yes, I like Google dynamic logo.
waaaaaaahh...i only make this blog just now...
still editing..hehehe
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