Saint Jordi is celebrated on April 23rd to commemorate the death of Saint George in 303 BC. According to legend, Saint George slew a dragon that was terrorizing a village and rescued the princess who was about to be eaten by the dragon. To symbolize this legend, men traditionally give women roses and women give men books on this day in Catalonia and Aragon, Spain. While roses are most commonly given, those without romantic partners may give the gift to someone they admire.