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St. David's Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi) is celebrated on March 1st each year in honor of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. It is a day to celebrate Welsh culture and heritage.
St. David, or Dewi Sant in Welsh, was a Celtic monk who spread the word of Christianity across Wales in the 6th century. He founded a monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of Roses) on the southwestern coast of Wales where St. David's Cathedral stands today.
Wearing Daffodils & Leeks: These symbols are associated with St. David; the daffodil as a celebration of spring and the leek owing to the legend that St. David advised Welsh soldiers to wear leeks in their caps to distinguish themselves from their enemies in battle.
Welsh Dress: Some children and adults wear traditional Welsh costumes, which for women includes a long woolen skirt, apron, shawl, and Welsh hat.
Parades: The largest parade is held in Cardiff, featuring performances by singers and dancers.
Food: Traditional Welsh foods such as cawl (a type of soup), Welsh rarebit, and Bara Brith (a fruit bread) are enjoyed.
Schools: Children often take part in school concerts or eisteddfodau (festivals of music and poetry).
People across Wales mark the day with parades, singing, and eating traditional Welsh dishes. It is not a public holiday in the UK; however, there have been calls for it to become one in Wales. Many also pin daffodils or leeks to their clothing as symbols of pride and cultural identity.