How to Celebrate St Davids Day
‘Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd’
‘Do the little things in life’
March 1st is one of the most celebrated events in the Welsh calendar, a day dedicated to the life of our patron saint of wales, St David, Dewi Sant.
Saint David was born during a stormy on cliff top in St Davids in the year 500. The ruins of St Non's Chapel was built near in our honour of Davids mother; Saint Non. Next to the chapel lies a holy well which is said to have healing powers.
Saint David, famous for building the foundations of St David’s Cathedral, was also famous for being a Teetotalling-vegan, wild swimming, preacher of a man; dedicating his life to eating leeks & teaching peace and harmony to all he met. St David passed away on March 1st, which is now known as Dydd Gwyl Dewi, St Davids Day.
St David’s Day is traditionally celebrated by wearing leeks & Daffodils, munching on cawl & belting out Can on lan with your butties in the school assembly. There are so many ways to celebrate St David day, but the simplest (and best by far) is simply celebrating Welsh culture through friends and family. So, Invite your friends over, fill the house with daffodils, cook traditional welsh meals, and sip down the best selections of beverages Wales has to offer. Here’s some of MamGu’s favourites.
Music/Cerddoriaeth
The Music scene in wales is a thriving pool passionate musicians which are pushing into a new renaissance of Welsh culture. of music genres. Though we will undoubtedly be playing the classics on March 1st; Tom Jones, Manics & Shirley Bassey, but there’s a new generations of welsh musicians to add to the collection.
Rona Mac, Eädyth ac Izzy Rabey, Kizzy Crawford, Jodie Marie, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Finn & the Jaques, The Gentle Good, James Minas, Rudi Lloyd-Benson, Abbie Jebbers,
Drinks/Diodydd
The Welsh are known for producing the world’s finest beverages, as well as drinking them too ;)
Solva Gin, Penderyn Whisky, Chantler Tea, St Davids Brewery Ale, Pembrokeshire Cider Company Barti Ddu Rum, Heartsease Lemonade, The Pembrokeshire Coffee Company.
Eat/Bwyta
Food is a language of love & we love to share these with you!
MamGu Leak & Cheese Welshcakes, Farmers Food at Home Chutneys. The Welsh Cheese Company, Totally Welsh Butter, Jones Crips.
If you would prefer a pre-made hamper, we do sell Afternoon Tea's which can be sent out anywhere in the world. Check our our Afternoon Tea's section above.
Explore/Archwilio
Wales has more castles per square mile than any where else in the world; with 427 castles to explore it's no wonder we are often referred to as the land of the castles (and dragons). After your day of festive fun, why not immerse yourself in Welsh history, full of myths and legends.
- Pembroke Castle (West Wales)
- Caerphilly Castle (East Wales)
- Cardiff Castle (South Wales)
- Harlech Castle (North Wales)
Check out Cadw for more Castle Listings.
We hope you find our tips helpful for your celebrations!
Dydd Hapus Dewi Sant Pawb! Llawer o gariad oddi wrth,