Saint David's Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/saint-david-s-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the welsh name?Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant
2. What is the date of death?March 1, 589 AD
3. Why do people wear daffodils and leeks on Saint David's Day?People wear daffodils and leeks because they are symbols of Wales. The daffodil is bright yellow and shows spring and renewal. The leek was used by Saint David's soldiers to spot each other, so it now stands for unity and strength.
4. What food do people eat on Saint David's Day?A popular food on Saint David's Day is cawl, a warm stew made with lamb or beef and root vegetables. It is cooked slowly and shared with family and friends, showing how people come together.

Patron Saint: A saint officially recognized as a special protector or advocate for a specific country, group, or cause.
Canonization: The formal process by which a deceased person is declared a saint by a religious authority, typically the Catholic Church.
Cawl: A traditional Welsh soup or stew, often considered the national dish, typically made with meat and root vegetables.
Diaspora: People who have spread or migrated from their original homeland, often maintaining cultural ties.