Love is in the Air!

Today we celebrate St. Jordi, the patron saint of Catalunya. It’s not a public holiday, but a romantic tradition, much like Valentine’s Day. The streets are filled with roses wrapped in the ribbon of the Catalan flag and book stands, coinciding with The World Book Day.  Today, women are supposed to receive a rose and men, a book, even though it doesn’t necessarily have to be from your partner. It can just as well be from a co-worker or friend, or from children to their parents.

The legend of St. Jordi (St. George) is the same as the one told worldwide, where the knightly hero saves the princess and her village from a terrorizing dragon.

The main streets of Barcelona are crowded today, with a festive feeling and lots of couples strolling, with books and roses. Don’t miss the chance to get in that romantic mood!