St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and the day is a national holiday for celebrating Scottish culture, history, and identity. According to one legend, the Pictish king Óengus II vowed to make Andrew the patron saint if his army was victorious in battle, which was granted after a sign of an 'X' shaped cross appeared in the sky, representing the cross on which Andrew was crucified. The date officially became a public holiday in 2006, encouraging a resurgence of national pride and celebrations involving traditional food, music, and dance.
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