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That’s right; today is the day of remembrance for St David; March 1 is celebrated as St David’s day 2022. But who exactly was St David? And why do we celebrate March 1 as his day? – All of this and much more will be discussed and answered in the article, so stay tuned. But first, from all of us and our team, we wish you a happy St David’s day.
Thinking of celebrating the day at home? Then this guide is especially for you!
St David’s Day 2022
St David, or Dewi Sant as he is called in Welsh, is the Saint of Wales, celebrated on March 1 every year. To celebrate and pay homage to this day, the Welsh around the globe wear both or either one of Wales’s national emblems – a leek or a daffodil.
In normal conditions, a lively parade is held in Cardiff’s center, and across the country, villages and towns host their separate parades. These parades are known for featuring dragons and the Welsh national dress. But, with restrictions in place, we will discuss a ton of ways you can celebrate this patron saint at your home safely.
Trust us; there are tons of St David’s day activities you can do in the comfort and safety of your homes. Let’s learn a bit more about the patron saint, St David.
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What is St David famous for?
Almost all of the information we have regarding St David was compiled and written by an 11th-century scholar Rhygyfarch. His records tell us that the Saint was born in Pembrokeshire in the year 500 as the grandson of the king of Ceredigion. The Saint grew up to become a preacher, laying the foundations of monastic settlements and various churches in Wales, England, and Britany – possibly including the abbey at Glastonbury.
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What were St David’s final words?
St David’s final words were addressed to his followers before his passing; the words stated: “Be joyful, keep the faith and do the little things that you have heard and seen me do.” This is why the phrase ‘Gwenwch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd’ -‘Do the little things in life is still immensely popular with the locals in Wales.
St David is said to have made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in his lifetime, at Jerusalem he became an archbishop and returned with a stone, which later formed a part of his monstry, now sitting at the altar at St David’s Cathedral. St David was well known for his piousness and austerity; therefore, he was cannonized a by Pope Callixtus in the 12th century, and since then, we have been celebrating St David’s.
To know more about St David’s day activities, read ahead and plan your celebrations accordingly.
How is St David’s Day celebrated?
St David’s day in Welsh is celebrated by greeting “Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus. The St David’s day activities include Welsh people proudly donning their national symbols of a leek and a daffodil while enjoying the traditional Welsh dances, singing and playing folk music, and indulging in some poetry.
This year we honor St David on March 1, and without a doubt, the celebrations will be magnetic as always – albeit a bit toned down in following current restrictions.
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What do you wear on St David’s Day?
The traditional Welsh dress became part of the custom in the 18th & 19th centuries. For women, a petticoat and Welsh flannel overcoat, adorned with a tall hat, worn over a frilly bonnet. While Men wear a white shirt, a Welsh flannel waistcoat, long woolen socks, black trousers, and black shoes.
Besides the traditional Welsh dress, one might consider wearing a kilt outfit, with ghillie shirts, kilt hose, sporrans, and pipe band accessories. These items can be adorned with Welsh dragon kilt pins, Welsh tartan socks, or an embroidered red dragon.
The day celebrations also witness a proud statement of Leek and Daffodil emblems.
Why are leeks and daffodils worn on St David’s Day?
Daffodils are the earliest flowers in the spring and start blooming from early March, coinciding with the day. Remarkably, the Welsh for leek is Cenhinen, which is uncannily similar to Welsh for daffodil, the Cenhinen Pedr – translating to Peter’s Leek.
Leeks are adorned in honor of the battle against the Saxons. The battle was led by St David, and the Welsh warriors pinned leeks to their uniforms to be easily distinguishable against the enemy. The Welsh won the battle, so the leek became a symbol of pride and one of their national emblems.
Let’s discuss the best and most traditional St David’s day food menu.
What do you eat on St David’s Day?
St David’s day food is our favorite part! While the Saint himself was rumored to be a vegetarian, only eating leeks harvested from the fields, there are plenty of traditional St David’s day food recipes you can try at home.
Welsh cakes
The Welsh Cakes or ‘Pice ar y maen’ – these sweet delights are eaten and enjoyed regularly in Wales. The traditional cakes or their versions have existed since the 19th century. A fusion between a cookie, a scone, and a pancake with a sweet yet salty taste. These cakes are moist yet crumbly while being light yet fulfilling. – Mouthwatering!
These cakes were originally made by the lady of the household as a serving treat with afternoon tea and were also offered to children with their school lunches.
Bara Brith
Speckles tea bread or the fancy names’ Bara Brith’ is the Welsh take of the teacake. Traditionally prepared with a yeast dough by the bakers, with a combination of dried fruit soaked in tea. The resulting treat is a juicy and moist loaf with surprising good-keeping qualities. These teacakes are served with a lavish soft cheese or Welsh butter spread.
Cawl
While traditionally, the main ingredients vary, the core remains the same. A good heartwarming and a heartening comfort food, the Cawl. Cawl is made with lamb or beef meat with leeks, swedes, potatoes, carrots, and other seasonal vegetables. All of this can be cooked in a single pot – no more dishes – YAY!
Glamorgan Sausages
The fancy Selsig Morgannwg or the Glamorgan sausage is another traditional Welsh classic vegetarian sausage. The prime ingredients are mostly Caerphilly cheese and leeks, glazed with golden breadcrumbs. While a few versions also contain pork, some recipes of Glamorgan sausages are scrumptious while being completely vegan.
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Why do we celebrate St David’s day?
Celebrating St David is important in the Welsh culture, to remember the life of St David and everything he did for the country of Wales.
How do you say happy St David’s Day in welsh?
St David’s day in Welsh language is “Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus,” which translates to “Happy St David’s Day” in English. If you are having trouble pronouncing the Welsh name, a rough phonetic translation of the phrase is deethe goil Dewi hapeece”!
There is everthing you should know about celebrating St David and his day of remembrance. If you find yourself celebrating the happy day in your home or you happen to be a foreigner in the UK on March 1, we have created this guide specifically for you – so you can enjoy celebrating the day this year on March 1, 2022
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