St David's Day is celebrated in Wales on 1 March, in honour of St David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales.St David was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the sixth century. He spread the word of Christianity across Wales.His mother was a saint(Saint Non) and his teacher was also a saint(St Paulinus).
Chilldren enjoy traditional Welsh dances, sing Welsh folk songs and recite Welsh poems.(http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/saints/david_1.shtml)
The most famous story about Saint David tells how he was preaching to a huge crowd and the ground is said to have risen up, so that he was standing on a hill and everyone had a better chance of hearing him. Many people pin a daffodil or leek to their clothes and some, especially children, wear traditional costumes.Concerts are held to mark the occasion, particularly male voice choirs.In the primary school
girls wear a petticoat and overcoat, made of Welsh flannel, and a tall hat, worn over a frilled bonnet. Boys wear a white shirt, a Welsh flannel waistcoat, black trousers, long wool socks and black shoes.Chilldren enjoy traditional Welsh dances, sing Welsh folk songs and recite Welsh poems.(http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/saints/david_1.shtml)
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