How to Celebrate St. David's Day

The first of March marks the celebration of St. David’s Day in Wales. Every person, young or young at heart and in between can be found celebrating in festive spirit on this day. St. David is the patron saint of Wales and is said to have lived a very pious and steadfast life.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Every year on March 1, Cardiff is home to the St. David’s Day Parade. You can put together a group and a float and take part in the celebration honouring St. David. Adorn your float in the Welsh national colours of red green and white. A red dragon on your float is sure to please!
   
   Buttonholes leeks and daffodils adorn the clothing of Welsh men and women as they partake in the celebrations of this national holiday. (These are the Welsh national emblems)

2. Bake some cookies in the shapes of daffodils and buttonhole leeks! Then take those cookies to your child's school where you can hear him/her partake in an assembly type of celebration. During this celebration, St. David is honoured with song, dance and the recitation of his contributions to Welsh society.

3. National costumes are prevalent on this day so feel free to wear yours to the local pub in the evening! Once you've had your fill of cookies and other goodies at the parade, you can throw a party of your own!

Resources

• UK National Days
• St. David

[galetje]

on 2/20/2009 You would never make "cookies" in leek or daffodil shapes when you could make Welsh Cakes instead. This is a good recipe, though is is missing the traditional spice, you can use a bit of nutmeg. http://www.foodistanyc.com/2008/08/sarahs-welsh-cakes.html