Who is Saint David and why is his feast day celebrated?
Q: Who is Saint David and why is his feast day celebrated?
A: Saint David is the patron saint of Wales and his feast day is celebrated on 1st March each year in his memory.
Q: When did Saint David die and why was 1st March chosen as his feast day?
A: Saint David died on 1st March 589, and the date was chosen as his feast day to commemorate his death.
Q: When was St. David's Day declared a national day of celebration within Wales?
A: St. David's Day was declared a national day of celebration within Wales in the 18th century.
Q: When was St. David's Day made a public holiday in Wales and by whom?
A: Everyone in the National Assembly for Wales voted to make St. David's Day a public holiday in 2000.
Q: Was a petition to make St. David's Day a bank holiday successful?
A: No, a petition in 2007 to make St. David's Day a bank holiday was rejected by the office of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.
Q: Where are parades held on St. David's Day and what kind of parades are they?
A: Parades are held in Wales on St. David's Day, with the largest parade held in Cardiff. They are a mixture of folklore and military parade.
Q: What kind of celebrations take place on St. David's Day in Cardiff?
A: Celebrations in Cardiff on St. David's Day include concerts, a parade, and a food festival featuring all Welsh produce.
