Let's Discuss... Welsh traditions and symbols.
Let's Discuss... Welsh traditions and symbols. As I am writing this, it is currently the 1st of March which is also known as St David's Day in Wales. So, to any Welsh readers, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Origins of Saint David's Day: Saint David was recognised as the national patron saint in the 12th century at the height of Welsh resistance to the Normans and was canonised by Pope Callixtus II. At the moment, St David's Day is not considered a national holiday, unlike Saint Patrick's Day, however, the 1st of March is a day of celebration. During my time in school, the 1st of March meant a 'day off' where we would take part in an Eisteddfod/Eisteddfodau (pronounced Ice - steth - vod / Ice - steth - vod - eye) celebrating Welsh culture including singing Welsh songs, dressing up in our national costume, and writing poems and stories about Welsh culture - such as the story of Beddgelert. The picture below is a stained-glass depiction of Saint David, ...