Today is Saint David's Day here in Wales. He is the patron saint of Wales. Here's a little about it from Wikipedia-
"The date of March 1st was chosen in remembrance of the death of Saint David on that day in 589, and has been celebrated by followers since then. The date was declared a national day of celebration within Wales in the 18th century."
"Many Welsh people wear one or both of the national emblems of Wales on their lapel to celebrate St. David: the daffodil (a generic Welsh symbol which is in season during March) or the leek (Saint David's personal symbol) on this day. The association between leeks and daffodils is strengthened by the fact that they have similar names in Welsh, Cenhinen (leek) and Cenhinen Bedr (daffodil, literally "Peter's leek")."
"Males usually wear leeks while young girls wear daffodils. The younger girls usually wear their Welsh costumes to school. This costume consists of a long woollen skirt, white blouse, woollen shawl and a Welsh hat."
"The Welsh flag is always flown in honour of St. David on days in which he is honoured or commemorated."
There was a big parade in town today, but we didn't make it, it was at the same time as nap time and I just couldn't do it today.
Happy St. David's Day to my Welsh friends!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
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4 comments:
His personal symbol is the leek? Very interesting...
Wow! You guys always teach me stuff.. like I never knew there was a castle in Usk until you told me and now I've learnt something new today! ;0) Hope you are good, I'm slightly frazzled, 3 children is C-R-A-Z-Y, but SO cute. Sending you lots of love x
Noswaith Dda Y'all!
Have you got Welsh ladies costumes for the girls yet? Cerys will need one for Dydd Dewi Sant when she's in nursery.
Hwyl x
I'm so thankful we girls get the flowers while the boys get the leeks. I love to eat them, but they do smell!
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