what is St David's Day

What is St David’s day?

There are many festival and events in UK. According to the statistics, there are about 106 local festivals in this country every year. Some of the festivals are very famous in the world such as Christmas Day. Although Britain does not have a unite National Day, However, each nations set up their own National Day. This National Day used to in memory of their Patron saint. In Wales, people have their National Day in the March 1. This National Day begins at 18th century. People miss their Patron saint which called St David. In this festival, people wear their National emblems. The boys are wearing the clothes attach with the leek and the girls are wearing the clothes attach the daffodil. Furthermore, people make the Welsh cakes and eat the cakes in their houses.

Who was St David?

St David was born in the 520 year. He was a gentle man and always helped other people. It is said that the Saxon invasion of Wales in the 7th century. The Welsh put their life to resist aggression. In order to distinguish the Welsh and their enemy, the Patron saint St David tell the Welsh put the leek on their helmet or hat. Finally, he led the people to defeat the Saxons. The Welsh defend their country against the enemy. In the March 1 of the 589, St David passed away. In order to commemorate him, the Welsh set this day as the National Day of the Wales.

Is he special in Wales?

Yes, because he is the Patron saint of the Wales. There are four famous Patron saints in UK. Each province has its own Patron saint. Take an example, England has its own Patron saint which called St George. In Scotland is St. Andrew and in Ireland is St Patrick.

As a missioner, St David treated the Welsh as well as he can. He always helps the Welsh to solve their problems. According to the Christian tradition, Most of the Welsh believe that he is the Patron saint of the Welsh.

Why is the daffodil associated with St David's Day?

People like to put the daffodil on the clothes on the festival because it has a special meaning for the Welsh. The leek and the daffodil are used to distinguish each other in the war. When People see the leek and daffodil, they can remember the war. On other hand, the leek and the daffodil are the emblem of the Welsh.