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Patronage: The act of giving financial or political support to an artist. A person who provides financial support for an artist is known as a patron regardless of his or her gender. Sometimes patrons m . . . View Full Definition

St Patricks Day: In fourth-century Turkey there was a generous bishop by the name of St. Nicholas, now considered to be the patron saint, or protector, of children. In honor of St. Nicholas Dutch and German . . . View Full Definition

St Lucia Day: When people say the expression By George! they actually mean, By St. George. St. George was a famous knight who, according to legend, slayed a dragon and saved a princess! He also converted . . . View Full Definition

St Stephens Day: March 17, the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, is the day the Irish celebrate being Irish. Although St. Patrick is likely from England or Wales he lived in Ireland about the same tim . . . View Full Definition

Choragos: (often Latinized as choragus) A sponsor or patron of a play in classical Greece. Often this sponsor was honored by serving as the leader of the chorus (see below).

Epistle: A verse epistle imitates the form of a personal letter, addressed to someone in particular, often very personal and occasional, and sometimes dated, with a location affixed. Alexander pope's . . . View Full Definition

St Georges Day: National Day for Welsh people. St. David lived in the 6th century and died on March 1, 544 A.D. Patron Saint of Wales. Holiday is celebrated with storytelling, singing and banquets. Welsh pe . . . View Full Definition

Cavalier Drama: A form of English drama comprising court plays that the Queen gave patronage to in the 1630s. Most critics have been underimpressed with these plays, given that they are mostly unoriginal an . . . View Full Definition

St Davids Day: Saint Catherine's Day is known as la fête des vielles filles (old maids), for ladies over 25 and still unmarried. Apparently, there was a girl by the name of Catherine who was executed aroun . . . View Full Definition