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St David’s Day

St David’s Day. St. David is the patron saint of Wales. . St David’s Day falls on the 1 st March every year, which is the day he is said to have died on, in 589 AD. St David’s Day has been celebrated in Wales every year for centuries!.

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St David’s Day

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  1. St David’s Day

  2. St. David is the patron saint of Wales. • St David’s Day falls on the 1st March every year, which is the day he is said to have died on, in 589 AD. • St David’s Day has been celebrated in Wales every year for centuries!

  3. Every year, parades are held all over Wales to commemorate St. David. • The largest parade is held in Cardiff, and either the British Monarch or the Prince of Wales attends this parade. • There are also musicconcerts, Welsh literature readings, and food festivals.

  4. On St. David’s Day, it is common for Welsh people to wear a leek on their lapel to commemorate St David. • The leek is St. David’s personal symbol. The story goes that a long time ago during a battle against the English, Welsh soldiers wore leeks on top of their uniforms so that they would recognise each other on the battlefield.

  5. St David’s Cathedral • St David is said to have died in 589 CE, and was buried in a cathedral. The cathedral was named after him. • It can be found in Pembroke-shire in north-west Wales.

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