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    Saint Andrew is recognized as the patron saint of Scotland. He was born in the 1st century AD and was a fisherman who became a follower of Jesus Christ. Saint Andrew was crucified by the Romans and put to death. The diagonal shape of the X-shaped cross Saint Andrew was crucified on inspired the design of the Scottish flag. Saint Andrew is celebrated in Scotland on November 30th each year. He is an important symbol of Scottish national identity and culture.

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    Saint Andrew is recognized as the patron saint of Scotland. He was born in the 1st century AD and was a fisherman who became a follower of Jesus Christ. Saint Andrew was crucified by the Romans and put to death. The diagonal shape of the X-shaped cross Saint Andrew was crucified on inspired the design of the Scottish flag. Saint Andrew is celebrated in Scotland on November 30th each year. He is an important symbol of Scottish national identity and culture.

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    Saint Andrew is recognized as the patron saint of Scotland. He was born in the 1st century AD and was a fisherman who became a follower of Jesus Christ. Saint Andrew was crucified by the Romans and put to death. The diagonal shape of the X-shaped cross Saint Andrew was crucified on inspired the design of the Scottish flag. Saint Andrew is celebrated in Scotland on November 30th each year. He is an important symbol of Scottish national identity and culture.

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    Saint Andrew is recognized as the patron saint of Scotland. He was born in the 1st century AD and was a fisherman who became a follower of Jesus Christ. Saint Andrew was crucified by the Romans and put to death. The diagonal shape of the X-shaped cross Saint Andrew was crucified on inspired the design of the Scottish flag. Saint Andrew is celebrated in Scotland on November 30th each year. He is an important symbol of Scottish national identity and culture.

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    SAlNT ANDHEW SAlNT ANDHEW

    THE PATHON SAlNT OF THE PATHON SAlNT OF


    SCOTLAND SCOTLAND
    3DTH Novcmacn 3DTH Novcmacn
    Andrew was first recognised as the official Andrew was first recognised as the official
    patron saint of Scotland in 1320. patron saint of Scotland in 1320.
    Saint Andrew Saint Andrew s day is celebratedby Scots s day is celebratedby Scots
    around the world on the 30th November. around the world on the 30th November.
    The annual celebration of Saint Andrew The annual celebration of Saint Andrew
    represents strength and curiosity, which represents strength and curiosity, which
    are by tradition very much part of the are by tradition very much part of the
    Scottish psyche. Scottish psyche.
    Andrew had a strong sense of curiosity. At the Andrew had a strong sense of curiosity. At the
    age of five he started to study astronomy and age of five he started to study astronomy and
    arithmetic. arithmetic.
    He was a fisherman and then became a follower He was a fisherman and then became a follower
    of Jesus Christ. of Jesus Christ.
    Saint Andrew was put to death by the Romans Saint Andrew was put to death by the Romans
    by being pinned to a cross (crucified). The by being pinned to a cross (crucified). The
    diagonal shape of this cross is the reason for the diagonal shape of this cross is the reason for the
    design of the Scottish flag. design of the Scottish flag.
    Andrew wanted to be crucifed on a diagonal Andrew wanted to be crucifed on a diagonal
    cross because he didn cross because he didn t feel like he deserved a t feel like he deserved a
    vertical cross like Jesus Christ. vertical cross like Jesus Christ.
    The cross of Saint Andrew is recognised as a The cross of Saint Andrew is recognised as a
    symbol of national identity in Scotland. symbol of national identity in Scotland.
    Saint Andrew is also the patron saint of Greece Saint Andrew is also the patron saint of Greece
    and Russia but he has a special significance for and Russia but he has a special significance for
    the Scots. the Scots.
    We look to Saint Andrew for protection and We look to Saint Andrew for protection and
    describe him as "O describe him as "Our patron or protector ur patron or protector. .
    William Wallace once shouted Saint Andrew William Wallace once shouted Saint Andrew
    mot us speed (May Saint Andrew support us). mot us speed (May Saint Andrew support us).
    THc ScoTTisH KiLT THc ScoTTisH KiLT
    THc ScoTTisH THisTLc THc ScoTTisH THisTLc
    Why did this weed become a national emblem Why did this weed become a national emblem
    for Scotland? for Scotland?
    Well, a group of sleeping Scots were almost Well, a group of sleeping Scots were almost
    invaded by Vikings. However, one of the invaded by Vikings. However, one of the
    invaders stood on a thistle he and screamed in invaders stood on a thistle he and screamed in
    pain. Luckily, the Scots heard this and they woke pain. Luckily, the Scots heard this and they woke
    up from their sleep and they were able to defeat up from their sleep and they were able to defeat
    the Vikings. the Vikings.
    How many Scottish people do you know? How many Scottish people do you know?
    For example: Ewan McGregor is a very For example: Ewan McGregor is a very
    famous actor from Scotland. famous actor from Scotland.
    Alex Ferguson Alex Ferguson
    He is the football manager of Manchester He is the football manager of Manchester
    United. United.
    Sean Connery Sean Connery
    He is a very famous actor who is best He is a very famous actor who is best
    known for playing James Bond. known for playing James Bond.
    Susan Boyle Susan Boyle
    She became famous throughout the world She became famous throughout the world
    for her fantastic singing voice. for her fantastic singing voice.
    Robert Burns (Rabbie Burns) Robert Burns (Rabbie Burns)
    He was a poet who was born in Ayrshire in 1979 He was a poet who was born in Ayrshire in 1979
    and his life and works are still celebrated every and his life and works are still celebrated every
    year on the 25th January. year on the 25th January.
    Every year at Homanay (This is what the Scots Every year at Homanay (This is what the Scots
    call New Years Eve) we sing one of his songs call New Years Eve) we sing one of his songs
    called " called "uld Lang Syne uld Lang Syne
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd95N2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd95N2
    teUc&feature=related teUc&feature=related
    Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Graham Bell
    Alexander Graham Bell was born in Alexander Graham Bell was born in
    Edinburgh in 1847. Edinburgh in 1847.
    n 1876 he invented the very first n 1876 he invented the very first
    telephone. telephone.

    John Logie Baird John Logie Baird
    He was born in 1888 in Scotland. He was born in 1888 in Scotland.
    n 1925 John Logie Baird invented the n 1925 John Logie Baird invented the
    television. television.
    A couLc or ScoTTisH viocos A couLc or ScoTTisH viocos
    Flower of Scotland Flower of Scotland
    Caledonia Caledonia

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