Sunday, 3 April 2011

                                                                   St Valentine

                                                                    St David
        
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Saint David's day
St David the patron saint of Wales was born in the end of the fifth century. He was a teacher and preacher, his picture always represents him standing on a hill with dove on his shoulder. The Welsh wear leek on St David's day for memory of the battle against the Saxons to distinguish them from enemies, as Saint David advised them at that time he died on march the first therefore welsh people celebrate this day for him, welsh celebrates this day from 18th century. The Welsh wear one or both of the national emblems of Wales on their lapel to celebrate St. David or wear leek. Leek soup and welsh cake is also baked on the day to commemorate Saint David.


Valentine day
Saint Valentine's Day, often shortened to Valentine's Day is held on the 14th of February yearly. It is celebrated by lovers and is a day when lovers across the world express their love to each other either by sending cards, red roses or text messages. The symbol of this day is a red heart.


References
www.catholic eneylopedia.com
                   

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