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[[St George]] is the patron saint of The Scout Association. His day is celebrated 23rd April. | |||
==United Kingdom== | |||
The nearest Sunday to April 23 is observed as a celebration by UK Scouts. | |||
Until recently, Scouting Districts would celebrate the day with a parade of the groups and sections to a church where a service is held where the Scouts re-affirm the Scout Promise. | |||
However, it is becoming more difficult to encourage participation by the youth membership, so many Districts forego the parade and church service in place of a more family oriented day. The focus of the day is still the affirmation of the Promise by all members. | |||
===Windsor and Queen Scouts=== | |||
Each St. George's Day is also marked by a service in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, which is open to all recipients of the Queen's Scout Award in the previous year. | |||
==Finland== | |||
The week where April 23 is located, is named the '''Scouting Week'''. On Sunday are parades and other celebration events. | |||
Parades are organised nationally and by scout districts. | |||
Troops arrange George Day Celebrations where scouts and guides recieve merit badges. Troops usually also join church services. | |||
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