Our National Day, in England.

Wishing all who visit here today happiness and lots to think about.
What does England say or mean to you?
Here follow some humble thoughts that came to me, in the form of an Ato Z of some of the many wondrous aspects of England I am thankful to enjoy and have visited.
A Apples, B Bees, C Countryside, Croydon, D Dawn Chorus, E English language, F Fairgrounds, J Jesus's Divine Presence honoured in places of worship, H Hymns, I Ice Cream,
G Golf, Galleries, K Keepsakes, L Lake District. Lancashire, London, M Marmite, Michaelmas Daisies, Manchester, Monarchy, Museums. N Navy, NHS, O Orchestras, Oak trees, Orchards, P Parks, Pears, Post boxes.
Q The Queen, R Roses, rain, robins, Rugby, Railways. reading.
S Ships, streets, spires,seashore, seashells, shops, strawberries. T trains, Tennis, tea. U umbrellas, Universities. V vines, vests, vets, Victoriana.X X-rays, Y York, Z Zoos.
St. George, who we celebrate today as our national saint,is also the patron of Portugal, soldiers, armourers and archers. He is a very masculine saint from my perspective.Attributes of St. George are the dragon, a red cross banner and a small prayerful Princess whom he heroically rescued from the dragon so the legend tells us.