St David (or Dewi Sant in Welsh) is the patron saint of Wales, which means he has a special place in the hearts of Welsh people. He was born in Wales sometime between the years 462 to 512. He became a teacher and a preacher in his early life…and became an important part of Welsh religious life and a symbol of Welshness. It is said that he died on March 1st and this day is celebrated as the most important day in the year for Welsh people. To celebrate this day many events are held in Wales such as concerts with traditional singing and dancing. People also wear daffodils and leeks to show their Welsh spirit on this day. There are special programmers on television and radio and some people also hope to make St David’s Day a national Bank Holiday in Wales.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 14th February and is named after the Christian Martyr, St Valentine, and is associated with romance and love. This idea of love and romance in connection with St Valentine began in the middle Ages. In modern Britain we celebrate this day by sending Valentine cards to people we love. We also do other romantic things on this day like sending flowers or chocolates to the people we love. Some couples also go out to eat for a special dinner on the evening of St Valentine’s Day. It is also a very popular celebration in the USA and around the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day
This is great Mohammed. Your writing is really good. Make sure you write your references at the bottom of your posts, though.
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