St David`s DayTraditions

Dydd GwyeDewi Sant

Hapus!

In P3 we have been learning about St Davids day….

History of St DavidHe is the patron Saint of WalesHe was the heart of the Welsh church in the 6th CenturyHe came from an aristocratic family in WalesHis mother was a Saint (Saint Non) later the word Non became NunHis teacher was also a Saint- St PaulinusHe founded a large Monastery in WalesHe helped spread Christianity among pagan Celtic Tribes in Western BritainHe became Archbishop of WalesHis shrine became a place of pilgrimage

The LeekLegend says St David ordered his soldiers to wear leeks in their helmets during a battle

against the Saxons. In 1536 brave Welsh Archers fought in fields of leeks.

Cawl is a Welsh meal.In modern Welsh the word

is used to refer to a traditionalWelsh soup

In P3 we made some Cawl

This soup contains different vegetables;Leeks, potatoes, onions.

Here we are chopping and preparing the ingredients for our soup.

It tasted yummy!!!!

DAFFODIL – the national flower of Wales & is worn on St David’s day

The Daffodil

http://education.scholastic.co.uk/resources/44534/derivatives/437865

The famous dragon on the Welsh flag