What Saint David’s Day means to me
Saint David’s Day is a beautiful reminder of Welsh heritage, family traditions and the arrival of spring. Saint David is said to have encouraged people to “do the little things” before he passed away, a message that still feels meaningful today.
Normally at this time of year I have a bunch of daffodils in the house to remember my Mum (or Mam as she would say in Welsh). I even had an Uncle David (I wonder if he was named after the saint) the second youngest of seven brothers and sisters, my mum was always incredibly proud of her Welsh roots. Also I have a cousin who has a birthday today. Thinking about family is very much the theme of my Saint David’s Day.
I have to admit though… I’ve let mum down this year! I forgot to get my daffodils!
The Symbols of Saint David’s Day
The older symbol of Saint David’s Day was actually the leek, worn by Welsh soldiers, but today the daffodil has become the best-known emblem. Across Wales, children still celebrate by dressing in traditional Welsh costume, and there are parades and festivals marking the day.
Saint David (Dewi Sant) was known for spreading Christianity in Wales and for living and teaching a simple way of life, something that still resonates today.
Saint David’s Day and “Do the Little Things”
If you have time on Saint David’s Day, then grab a cuppa and a Welsh cake/bunch of Daffs, then sit near the sun for a while and think about the arrival of spring, the lighter nights and warmer days, they do so much to cheer us up.
Today it feels like the spring weather is on its way! Many of us woke to sunshine this morning and the first daffodils appearing in the garden, always a welcome sight after winter.
Saint David’s Day feels especially poignant this year as I reflect on family, tradition and the simple joys that connect us across generations.
Whatever you’re doing, enjoy your Sunday and the first day of March 2026.
Love from The Lincoln Celebrant.