St Andrew's Day observed - December 2nd, 2024
St Andrew's Day Observed: A Celebration of Scottish Heritage Mark your calendars for December 2nd, 2024, because it's time to don your tartan and get ready to party – it's St Andrew's Day observed ! This fantastic holiday is a celebration of all things Scottish, and trust us, you won't want to miss out on the fun. So, who was St Andrew anyway? Well, St Andrew was a Galilean fisherman who became one of Jesus' twelve apostles. According to legend, he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, which is now the iconic symbol of Scotland – the Saltire. St Andrew is revered as the patron saint of Scotland, and his feast day, November 30th, has been celebrated for centuries. However, in 2024, St Andrew's Day falls on a Sunday, so the Scottish government has declared Monday, December 2nd, as a bank holiday – hence St Andrew's Day observed ! This means that Scots and Scottish-at-heart folk around the world get an extra day off to revel in Scottish culture, food,...