BARCELONA, Spain — Hundreds of Catalans left yellow roses at a central Barcelona square Monday in support of jailed separatists they view as political prisoners in their campaign to break away from Spain. It gave a political overtone to the celebration of Sant Jordi, the patron saint of the Catalan region, known in English as St. George. Legend has it that the saint killed a deadly dragon and a red rose appeared from its flesh. So Catalans give a book and a red rose as gifts to mark the day. Greiner said that she would also be giving both a yellow and a red rose to each of her three daughters.

Source: National Post April 23, 2018 16:12 UTC