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History of Scotland's Patron Saint
An apostle of Jesus Christ, and brother of Saint Peter.
Andrew the Apostle, also called Saint Andrew, was an apostle of Jesus according to the New Testament. He is the brother of Saint Peter. He is referred to in the Orthodox tradition as the First-Called. According to Orthodox tradition, the apostolic successor to Saint Andrew is the Patriarch of Constantinople.
He died in Greece, circa 60AD as he was sentenced to death by crucifixion.
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But, in the instance, he felt that he wasn't worthy to die on the same cross as Jesus Christ, he asked for the cross to be shaped differently, thus creating the current flag standard of Scotland, calling it the Saltire.
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Traditions of the Feast of St Andrew
Food
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St. Andrew's Day is all about celebrating Scottish culture, and food is a big part of that celebration. Traditional dishes served might include cullen skink, haggis, lamb, neeps and tatties, and more.
Highland Dancing
As a part of Scotland and her fair culture, dancing the Highland way celebrates Scottish roots, on the Patron Saint's feast day.
Poetry
Poetry is very big in Scotland's heritage and culture, the most famous bard of Scotland, is Robert Burns, not only his works are recited on the day of his birthday, which is celebrated in January, but also it is optional to read poetry on St Andrew's Day as well.
Thistles:
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Also on the feast of St Andrew, thistles are worn as a tradition of the bank holiday observed in Scotland.
Music:
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Scotland is famous for bagpipes, and if you're truly Scotland if you love and support the woodwind instrument, the bagpipes, so listening to bagpipes can make you feel very Scottish.
Movies:
Again to show the spirit of the Patron Saint's day, movies like Braveheart and Disney/Pixar's Brave can put you in a very patriotic spirit as well
