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The patron saint of Wales is St David (Welsh: Dewi Sant) and St. David's Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant) is celebrated on 1 March. [10] Some people argue it should be designated as a bank holiday. Various: Shrove Tuesday: Observed Shrove Tuesday, informally known as Pancake day, is the eve of the Christian period of Lent, which was historically a fast.
Saint David (Welsh: Dewi Sant) was born in Caerfai, southwest Wales into an aristocratic family.[1] [2] He was reportedly a scion of the royal house of Ceredigion, [3] and founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Pembrokeshire (Welsh: Sir Benfro) at the spot where St Davids Cathedral stands today.
List of festivals in Wales, organised by month, including location. February. Dydd Miwsig Cymru [1] [2] March. Laugharne Weekend [3] April. Machynlleth Comedy ...
The First Sunday of Advent: 27 November – 3 December. The Second Sunday of Advent: 4–10 December. The Third Sunday of Advent: 11–17 December. The Fourth Sunday of Advent: 18–24 December. Christmas Day: 25 December. The (First) Sunday of Christmas: 26–31 December. The Epiphany of our Lord: 6 January.
Saint Stephen's Day in Wales is known as Gŵyl San Steffan, celebrated every year on 26 December.One ancient Welsh custom, discontinued in the 19th century, included bleeding of livestock and "holming" by beating with holly branches of late risers and female servants.
World Introvert Day. January 3. Drinking Straw Day. Festival of Sleep Day. Fruitcake Toss Day. Humiliation Day. International Mind-Body Wellness Day. JRR Tolkien Day. National Chocolate-Covered ...
In the United Kingdom, public holidays are days on which most businesses and non-essential services are closed. Many retail businesses (especially the larger ones) do open on some of the public holidays. There are restrictions on trading on Sundays, Easter and Christmas Day in England and Wales and on New Year's Day and Christmas Day in Scotland.
Sure many of us celebrate New Year’s Day, but there are other special holidays and observances in January 2023 to celebrate.