St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales (© Terence Waeland/Alamy)

1 March is the day Wales politely clears its throat and makes its point. No fireworks, no fanfare—just hymns, dragons and a nation confidently wearing vegetables. Saint David's Day celebrates Welsh identity with quiet pride and a good sense of humour. Saint David was a 6th-century preacher and monastic founder whose advice to 'do the little things' still does the rounds on banners, mugs and moral compasses.