Say what Emblems of Great Britain you know.
Now read the text and say what new information you have learned.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ( the UK ) occupies most of the territory of the British Isles. It consists of four main parts which are: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses. The upright red cross is the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England. The white diagonal cross is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Each country also has a national “emblem” or sign. The English emblem is a red rose. The Welsh emblem is a vegetable or a flower – a leek (лук порей) or a daffodil (нарцисс). The Scottish emblem is a wild plant – a thistle (чертополох). And the Irish emblem is another wild plant – a shamrock (камнеломка).
It’s traditional in Britain to wear your country’s emblem on its saint’s day. These are Britain’s patron saints and their days.
England – St George – April 23rd.
Ireland – St Patrick – March 17th.
Scotland – St Andrew – November 30th.
Wales – St David – March 1st.
The Scots, Welsh and English don’t really celebrate their national saint’s days. But St Patrick’s Day is important for Irish people all over the world. In New York, for example, the Irish people always have a big St Patrick’s Day parade.
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