St David's Day Today - Patron Saint Of Wales
St David's Day is celebrated in Wales on 1 March, in honour of St David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales. He was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the sixth century. He spread the word of Christianity across Wales.
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.
St David's Day is commemorated by the wearing of daffodils or leeks. Both plants are traditionally regarded as national emblems.
So who will be wearing a daffodil to attract today or a leek to repel people?
Are you doing anything Welshy today? Like signing up to the Cardiff meet or ummm err can't think of anymore examples of doing something welsh? Oh yes making welsh cakes? Singing...
Welsh Goat's Cheese and Leek Tart
From Ecobabe, with ideas for crafts too
Other ideas:
Welsh rarebit
Saint David's Day
From Welsh Foodie
Potato Leek Soup
Leek and Chicken Hot Pot
What a find! Lots of links and info from Cornelia Amiri
St. David's Day Quiz
About St. David
A site about Saint David
Saint David's Society of Beijing
Saint David's Day
Saint David's Day for Kids
good books for reference:
eating royally by darren mcgrady
the cook's companion by stephanie alexander
Tea and Sympathy by Anita Naughton
Traditional Food from Wales by Bobby Freeman
Welsh Country Cookery: Traditional Recipes from the Country Kitchens of Wales by Bobby Freeman
1 comment:
Hi Stef, thx for dropping by my blog, am glad you enjoy the noodle dish :) oo..leek pie, where's the pix ?? Love pies, did a cottage pie a few post back, do check it out, cheers !:)
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