Every March 1, people across Wales wear leeks on their shirts to celebrate St David's Day - and they do so for a simple reason.

Every year on 1 March, Welsh people around the world celebrate the country's patron saint - St David. The day is a celebration of Welsh culture, traditional food and music. Many people also choose to ...

They confirmed the leek holds a special place in Welsh people's hearts. One person replied: "How about leeks and daffodils? They are both national symbols of Wales. "The leek was apparently due to the ...

The Prince and Princess of Wales handed out leeks — a symbol of Wales — to officers and guardsmen of the Welsh Guard for the first time at the St. David's Day Parade Simon Perry is a writer ...

As the national symbol of Wales, the leek is presented on St David’s Day and worn in the cap badges of every soldier in every Welsh regiment. The emblems were attached to the soldiers’ caps ...

There’s a great pride that comes with being Welsh, and as St David’s ... the wearing of the leek (St David's personal symbol), and parades up and down the country. At the heart of it all ...

You could say that when it comes to being Welsh, St David's Day is one of the most important days in the calendar. March 1 is a celebration of Wales' patron saint, St David, together with Welsh ...