On Friday children the length and breadth of Wales will wear their Welsh costumes in celebration of St. David’s day.
The girls in their tall bonnets and traditional Welsh dress and the boys in their red tops, with a leek or daffodil proudly attached. Then again tradition may well be cast aside for a Welsh Rugby jersey whether or not the Welsh team continue the win in the six nations.
There will be eisteddfodau and concerts commemorating this special day as we celebrate that we are part of a great nation whose history, language and culture as we wear our leeks and daffodils with pride.
Dewi, our patron saint reflected such a heritage. He was an evangelist who reminded the people that in doing kind and loving deeds lay the integrity and true worth of any nation. Wales in the 21st Century may be far removed from the rough and rural land which Dewi knew and explored while many of the concerns and problems remain the same.
That’s why extending a helping hand and never being indifferent to the needs of others while at the same time holding on to the great heritage of our language and culture is so important.
On Friday we will wear our daffodils and leeks with pride not only on our clothes but in our hearts and by doing so seek to follow Dewi’s example of worship, service and love of his land and people.
Then we will truly celebrate 1st March – Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant.
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