St David’s Day- 1 st March

Who was St David? Saint David, or Dewi Sant, as he is known in the Welsh language, is the patron saint of Wales. Saint David, or Dewi Sant, as he is known in the Welsh language, is the patron saint of Wales. He was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the sixth century. He was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the sixth century. During his life, he was the archbishop of Wales, and he was one of many early saints who helped to spread Christianity around Britain During his life, he was the archbishop of Wales, and he was one of many early saints who helped to spread Christianity around Britain

Something important that St David said……. 'Be joyful, and keep your faith and your creed. Do the little things that you have seen me do and heard about.’ What does this mean? What does this mean?

How do people celebrate? In Welsh schools, children dress up in special clothes to celebrate. In Welsh schools, children dress up in special clothes to celebrate. Girls wear pais a betgwn - a petticoat and overcoat, made of Welsh flannel, and a tall beaver hat, worn over a frilled white bonnet Girls wear pais a betgwn - a petticoat and overcoat, made of Welsh flannel, and a tall beaver hat, worn over a frilled white bonnet Boys wear a white shirt with a jabbot and wrist frills, a Welsh flannel waistcoat, black breeches, long woollen socks and black shoes Boys wear a white shirt with a jabbot and wrist frills, a Welsh flannel waistcoat, black breeches, long woollen socks and black shoes

How do people celebrate? In St. David's Hall, Cardiff, each March 1st, there will be a concert featuring a 1000-member male voice choir, specially formed for the occasion. In St. David's Hall, Cardiff, each March 1st, there will be a concert featuring a 1000-member male voice choir, specially formed for the occasion. There are big parades and street celebrations There are big parades and street celebrations