Hello and Happy St. David’s Day to our Welsh friends...I had hoped to post earlier in the evening but we had a power cut here in Cornwall, even the street lights were out. So I’m hoping this will actually be posted on the day itself but it may Friday morning already...
Each year on March 1st St. David’s Day is celebrated throughout Wales and no doubt across the world by Welsh people. The first of March was chosen in remembrance of St. David who died on this day and what is believed to be in 589...
Stained glass window in Jesus College Chapel, Oxford, showing St David. Late 19th century.
St. David (Dewi Sant) was born towards the end of the fifth century and he founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Pembrokeshire. This foundation became a Christian Shrine and St. David’s Cathedral stands on this spot today.....
St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales
As St. David lay dying he uttered the following words to his tearful monks...
'Brothers be ye constant. The yoke which with single mind ye have taken, bear ye to the end; and whatsoever ye have seen with me and heard, keep and fulfil'.
The Welsh Flag
For centuries St. David was regognised as a national patron saint of Wales and March 1st was declared a national day of celebration in Wales in the 18th century. This day means so much to the Welsh people that they wanted it to be a bank holiday and were prepared to forgo another one for it to be so. In 2006 a poll was conducted which showed that 87% of people in Wales wanted this day to be a bank holiday. In 2007 a petition to this effect was rejected by the office of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair...
Two Welsh women in traditional rural costume, outside a cottage, with spinning wheel. 1890-1900
The costume comprises of a long woollen skirt, white blouse, woollen shawl and Welsh hat...
Welsh Woman wearing a Welsh Hat, photographed outside Caerphilly Tourist Information Centre
The tradition Welsh soup or broth called Cawl (pronounced kaul) is prepared, usually with lamb leeks, and eaten on St. David’s Day....
St. David's Flag
The Flag of St. David plays an important part in the celebrations and can be seen flying throughout Wales. It is also seen flying alongside the Welsh flag in parades...
St Davids Day celebrations 2007, St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales
I hope you enjoyed your celebrations and if it's Friday morning already you are probably in bed...lol...
Each year on March 1st St. David’s Day is celebrated throughout Wales and no doubt across the world by Welsh people. The first of March was chosen in remembrance of St. David who died on this day and what is believed to be in 589...
Stained glass window in Jesus College Chapel, Oxford, showing St David. Late 19th century.St. David (Dewi Sant) was born towards the end of the fifth century and he founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Pembrokeshire. This foundation became a Christian Shrine and St. David’s Cathedral stands on this spot today.....
St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, WalesAs St. David lay dying he uttered the following words to his tearful monks...
'Brothers be ye constant. The yoke which with single mind ye have taken, bear ye to the end; and whatsoever ye have seen with me and heard, keep and fulfil'.
The Welsh FlagFor centuries St. David was regognised as a national patron saint of Wales and March 1st was declared a national day of celebration in Wales in the 18th century. This day means so much to the Welsh people that they wanted it to be a bank holiday and were prepared to forgo another one for it to be so. In 2006 a poll was conducted which showed that 87% of people in Wales wanted this day to be a bank holiday. In 2007 a petition to this effect was rejected by the office of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair...
St David's Day celebrations, Cardiff Bay, 2008 (Dathliadau Dydd Gwyl Dewi, Bae Caerdydd, 2008)
Every year parades are held in Wales to commemorate St. David. The largest is held in Cardiff and is formally attended by either the British monarch or the Prince of Wales....
Children take part in school concerts with recitation and singing and Welsh regiments of the British army take part in the celebrations. Welsh people will wear the national emblems of Wales in there lapel, either the Daffodil, a Welsh symbol, or a Leek, St. David’s personal symbol....
Daffodil field in South East Cornwall
Leek field in Houthulst, Belgium
Younger girls sometimes wear tradition Welsh costumes to school on St. David's Day....
Children take part in school concerts with recitation and singing and Welsh regiments of the British army take part in the celebrations. Welsh people will wear the national emblems of Wales in there lapel, either the Daffodil, a Welsh symbol, or a Leek, St. David’s personal symbol....
Daffodil field in South East Cornwall
Leek field in Houthulst, BelgiumYounger girls sometimes wear tradition Welsh costumes to school on St. David's Day....
Two Welsh women in traditional rural costume, outside a cottage, with spinning wheel. 1890-1900The costume comprises of a long woollen skirt, white blouse, woollen shawl and Welsh hat...
Welsh Woman wearing a Welsh Hat, photographed outside Caerphilly Tourist Information CentreThe tradition Welsh soup or broth called Cawl (pronounced kaul) is prepared, usually with lamb leeks, and eaten on St. David’s Day....
St. David's FlagThe Flag of St. David plays an important part in the celebrations and can be seen flying throughout Wales. It is also seen flying alongside the Welsh flag in parades...
St Davids Day celebrations 2007, St Mary Street, Cardiff, WalesI hope you enjoyed your celebrations and if it's Friday morning already you are probably in bed...lol...
Until next time, take care...Hugs Chrissy xx
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