DZ Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 ... to all the lovely Welsh members of this Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I married a Welsh man. I'm passing your wishes onto him. I'm an English rose so waiting for April 23rd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 My names Welsh, does that count ?[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 My name's David, does that count?David [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 [quote user="Russethouse"]My names Welsh, does that count ?[:)][/quote]Russethouse would be Ty Russet in Welsh (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 My real' name is Gaynor, just fortunate I wasn't a boy, I could have been Llewellyn (which is a lovely name, but a little unusual for East Berks in the 50s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 As a Bryn,full name Brinley, I think I qualify but only crossed that bridge into Wales after about 40 years.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Please, could someone explain St David's day to me ? And why also April 23 rd ? Merci d'avance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_David's_DaySt David (Dewi Sant en gallois) est le saint patron du Pays de Galles. La jonquille en est l'emblême.EDIT: last year's thread http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/890215/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Merci bien !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 April 23rd is St George's Day, being the patron saint of England. The patron saints of the UK are:Wales - St David - March 1stIreland - St Patrick - March 17thEngland - St George - April 23rdScotland - St Andrew - November 30th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 [quote user="Cathy"][quote user="Russethouse"]My names Welsh, does that count ?[:)][/quote]Russethouse would be Ty Russet in Welsh (I think).[/quote]Ty Coch would be more correct.DZ.................Diolch X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 What are you actually supposed to do on these patron saint days? When I lived in England, nobody ever celebrated St Georges day, but everyone in the world celebrates St Paddy's day by getting drunk. What, why, how and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Generally within the UK, I have found that the Celtic nations tend to be more patriotic than the English which is why St Georges day is more low key perhaps. Speaking as a Galloise, I believe it may be because we have lived under British (English) Parliament for centuries which, is not a problem for us these days. However, the celebration of St Davids day, Welsh Rugby (sometimes[:$]), Welsh choirs etc are a symbol of our national identity. Stories of Owain Glyndwr really stir the senses in Wales. It often confuses me, especially on this Forum where many of the English members seem to show now interest in England or English things. It seems that it is considered nationalistic. Perhaps the English are more politically correct, but I embrace national and cultural celebration myself. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 [quote user="Just Katie"]Generally within the UK, I have found that the Celtic nations tend to be more patriotic than the English which is why St Georges day is more low key perhaps. Speaking as a Galloise, I believe it may be because we have lived under British (English) Parliament for centuries which, is not a problem for us these days. However, the celebration of St Davids day, Welsh Rugby (sometimes[:$]), Welsh choirs etc are a symbol of our national identity. Stories of Owain Glyndwr really stir the senses in Wales. It often confuses me, especially on this Forum where many of the English members seem to show now interest in England or English things. It seems that it is considered nationalistic. Perhaps the English are more politically correct, but I embrace national and cultural celebration myself. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same.[/quote]Don't think England has its own parliament. Perhaps once it gains independence from Scotland, Wales & NI it will [;-)] But I get your meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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