Saint David's Day, March 1

Most Americans I speak with are very familiar with St Patrick's Day and all its associated fun and festivities, but few are aware that England, Scotland and Wales also each have their own national day named after their very own patron saint.

The stories of these patron saints - St. George (England), St. Patrick (Ireland), St Andrew (Scotland) and St David (Wales) - are full of myths, complexities and contradictions. However, to those living in each country, there is much pride invested in their particular patron saint, in the traditions associated with their special day, and lessons learned from their lives.
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