23^rd April: The Day of St. George commemorates George de Capadocia's death on April 23 of the year 303. St. George is considered to be the patron saint of diverse nations and territories, between them England, Georgia, Ethiopia, Bulgaria and Portugal.

In Spain he is the patron saint of the regions of Aragon, Castille and León and Catalonia, and of the localities of Caceres and Alcoy, between others.

In addition April 23 was declared the International Day of the Book by the UNESCO in 1996. In Catalonia La Diada de Sant Jordi, also known as el dia de la rosa (The Day of the Rose) or el dia del llibre (The Day of the Book) is a Catalan holiday celebrated on April 23. The main event is the exchange of gifts between sweethearts, loved ones and respected ones. Historically, men gave women roses, and women gave men a book to celebrate the occasion. In modern times, the mutual exchange of books is customary.