St David’s Day celebrates the patron saint of Wales on the 1st March each year. Welsh people celebrate by wearing the national emblem of Wales, either a daffodil or a leek.
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St David’s date of birth is unknown but he lived around fifteen centuries ago. He became a monk at a young age and founded a monastery where St David’s Bishop Palace and Cathedral are now. St David’s Day was declared a national day of celebration in the 18th century.
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In addition to displaying the national symbols, Welsh people celebrate by eating national dishes such as cawl and Welsh cakes. There is also a national parade in Cardiff each year.
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