Every year, on 1 March is celebrated as St David’s Day in Wales with parades, parties and special concert. Children’s Wales wear traditional clothes and perform traditional dance. Read this article to learn more about how to celebrate St Davids Day and where to celebrate it.
What is St David’s Day
St David’s Day is celebrated every year on 1st March in honour of Saint David. The Saint David’s Day marks the day of his death in 589 AD and is a symbol of Welsh culture, Heritage and national Pride. Every year on this day, people in Wales and the Welsh community around the world wear Daffodils or leeks as a national symbol and participate in colourful parades. They celebrate this day with Welsh food, music and traditional dress.
Who was Saint David
Saint David was a Christian Monk and the patron Saint of Wales. He was born around AD 500 in the Southwest coast of Wales. He is regarded as the greatest figure in the 6th century, known for spreading Christianity and founding monasteries across Wales. He died on 1 March around 589 AD and his Feast day became known as St David’s Day.
How do People Celebrate St David’s Day
St. David’s Day is not a public holiday in UK. The day is widely observed across Wales. On this day, people perform parades, eat traditional food. In cities like Cardiff, Swansea and St Davids, people host colourful parades with music, traditional dance and school students wear traditional Welsh dress. People wear the national symbol of Wales Daffodil or Leeks on their clothing. They enjoy traditional Welsh dishes such as cawl and Welsh cake. Also, special services are held in churches and Cathedrals, especially at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire.
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Where to Celebrate St David’s Day
You can join the St. David’s Day parade, event or concert in Cardiff (capital of Wales), St David, Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Aberystwyth and Bangor and the Welsh community abroad.
In Caerphilly Castle the David’s Day is celebrated by telling the story of Welsh Smith and the Legends. Also, the ST Davids Day is celebrated by the National Trust (or reliable source for St David events). You can find a place to visit like gardens and parks in Wales, you can explore Wales mentions and their collection, national Museum to join the party.
Join and see Davids Day Parade on 1 March in Cardiff City Centre. It is very beautiful parade with music, traditional dance, school children wear beautiful Daffodils only leeks, flags are flown, including the Red Dragon flag.
FAQs on St David’s Day
When is St David’s Day celebrated?
1st March of every year is celebrated as St Davids day in honour of Sant David, the patron saint of Wales.
Who was Saint David?
Send David was a 6th-century Welsh monk and a teacher known for spreading Christianity across Wales.
Why do people wear leeks or Daffodils on St David Day?
The leek and daffodil are both national symbols of Wales. Wearing them, Honours Saint David.
Is St. David Day a public holiday?
No St. Devid is not a public holiday yet.