Celebrating St David’s Day: Traditions and Significance

St David's Day, celebrated on March 1, honours Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, who lived in the 6th century. Though not a public holiday, many Welsh people don traditional costumes, eat traditional foods like cawl and bara brith, and wear leeks or daffodils. David was renowned for his teachings and miracles, and his shrine became a pilgrimage site.