Saint David's Day

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Saint David's Day Facts & Quotes

• It is said that when Saint David came back from a special religious journey to Jerusalem, he brought a stone back with him. That stone can be found today on an altar in St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
• It’s believed that while addressing a crowd, Saint David miraculously rose up so that he could be seen and heard better. The crowd claimed it was as if he stood atop a hill.
• Saint David's last words to his followers before his death are believed to have been: Be joyful, keep the faith and do the little things that you have heard and seen me do.

Saint David's Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Attend a St. David's Day parade. Lots of performances are held throughout Wales. Many theatre groups perform traditional dances and children usually take part as well wearing traditional Welsh clothing.
• Attend the famous concert at St. David's Hall in Cardiff, Wales. The BBC National Orchestra performs together with the Chorus of Wales.
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