Happy St. David’s Day! Wales

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy Saint David’s Day! Did you know that Saint David is the patron saint of Wales, and March 1st is Saint David’s Day? Saint David, or Dewi Sant, lived in the 6th century, was born to Welsh royalty, is believed to have performed miracles, and to have died on March 1, 589, which is why today is his day. These days, St. David’s Day is celebrated with a daffodil and a leek, for some very curious reasons. Legend says the leek was worn on soldiers’ helmets in ancient battle against the Saxons, to identify themselves. As far as the daffodil tradition, that is thought to be simply to mark the beginnings of Spring. (Plus, it smells a lot better to wear a daffodil vs. a leek). We were lucky enough to film in the town named for him: St. Davids (no apostrophe, don’t ask), which also happens to be the smallest town in all of Britain. There, we visited St. David’s Cathedral, which is where Saint David is buried, and was built on the site of his original monastery. Watch, learn and have a Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! #StDavidsDay #StDavid #SaintDavidsDay #Welsh #Wales #visitWales #findyourepic #church #history #dyddgwyldewi #stdavidsday #gwyldewi #stdavid #cymru #wales ========== Curious Traveler is an educational, inspirational, immersive trip around the world, and a 3-time National Daytime Emmy Nominee. Come along as we get curious about the world’s great histories and mysteries, art & architecture, people & places, and how-did-they-do-thats? Curious Traveler airs across the US on PBS, Create-TV, and public television stations. Curious Traveler also airs around the world via American Public Television Worldwide, and on select airlines and cruise lines, including: American Airlines, AirCanada, Singapore Air, Saudi Air and Oceania Cruises. Watch full episodes on PBS & Amazon: Follow us & Get Curious!