Everything about St Andrew's Day. And Some Interesting Facts.

This hub has been written as a testimony of the greatness of St Andrew. I have searched some old relics of Christianity, and the final result was this hub, dedicated to St Andrew and his teachings. At the end, I have mentioned few interesting facts regarding the celebration of St Andrew's day, and the social importance adhered to the occasion. You can also share some interesting facts regarding St Andrew's day, in case I have missed something. Happy reading.

St Andrew was born around first century BC in Bethsaida (house of fishing), which was a deserted area in the south of the Jordon river. By birth, he was a Jew, and a fisher man. Recorded history states that he was the son of Jonah, or John, and his brother was Peter.

St Andrew was a disciple of St John, the Baptist. It was St John who asked St Andrew to follow Jesus. St Andrew and Peter, both were fisher-men by profession. When Jesus said that he will make “fishers of men”, they both started following Jesus, and they both were part of the famed 12-Apostles, who migrated to different parts of the world to spread the holy and divine teachings of Jesus. It is usually said that St Andrew was among the top three Apostles of Jesus.

St Andrew has always been mentioned as one of the most pious, hard working and devout Christian, always helping the needy and fighting the evil. He was crucified in the same fashion as Jesus, and the symbol of his crucifixion became the national flag of Scotland.

Around 10^th century, St Andrew was officially designated as the Patron Saint of Scotland. Besides Scotland, St Andrew is the patron saint of Greece, Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Malta and Prussia.

The legends of St Andrew and the holy deeds accomplished by him has inspired millions of Christians all over the world, and it is due to this devotion and respect that November 30^th is celebrated as St Andrew’s Day, all over Scotland.

--- November 30th, which is celebrated as St Andrew's Day in Scotland, is an ode to the great and noble saint St Andrew. The Government of Scotland has also designated this day as the National Day of Scotland

--- November 30th is also an official Bank Holiday in Scotland

--- The National Flag of Scotland, the Union Jack (pics above) has been inspired from the cross on which St Andrew was crucified. The blue background depicts the blue sky.

--- On the night of November 29th, that is one day prior, the unwed girls in Scotland pray to St Andrew for a good husband. It is said that if an unwed girl prays honestly to St Andrew, she will be granted a good and caring husband

--- At exactly midnight, unwed girls throw a shoe at the exit of the house. If the tip of the shoe is pointing towards the exit, then she will marry a noble and caring person, and will leave her house within one year

--- The unwed girls also peel a whole apple, without damaging the peel. And then throws the peel backwards. The alphabet which the peel has formed will be the first alphabet of her future husband.

Fun and Frolic marks the St Andrew's Day, which is one of those days for a Scottish, when he really enjoys the time. Great Scottish Whiskey, melodious music by countless Bagpipes and an environment where everything is Scottish is all about St Andrew's Day.

If you want to know about St George's Day, you can click here: Everything About St George

And, in case you wish to buy iPad in this celebration time, please click here: List of All iPad and Apple Stores in UK

At the end, if you really want to know why I joined Hubpages, just click here: Why I joined Hubpages!

And don't forget to post comments at the end. Good or bad, I really want to know how this hub was!

Thanks for reading me. And, continue to read me!

Have a nice day.

Oh, in case anyone is looking for marathi matrimonial sites india, then, please, visit this website!