March 1 brings the quintessentially Welsh celebration of St. David's Day, dedicated to honoring the patron saint of Wales, Saint David. A key figure in the 6th-century Welsh Age of Saints, he was renowned as a teacher, the founder of numerous religious communities, and the only native-born patron saint of Britain and Ireland. St. David's commitment to pious austerity, the rejection of sensual pleasures for spiritual enlightenment, and his ability to perform miracles contributed to his revered status. In contemporary Wales, St. David's Day is not only a tribute to the saint but also a vibrant celebration of the nation. Festivities include children engaging in recitation and singing, parades filling the streets, the hoisting of Saint David's flag, and some girls donning traditional Welsh attire.