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 ...

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.

One person replied: "How about leeks and daffodils? They are both national symbols of Wales. "The leek was apparently due to the Welsh army fighting the Saxons in a leek field on one occasion.

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 ...