THE WELSH NATIONAL EMBLEM
The custom of wearing: the leek by Welshmen on St. David's Day (March 1) has been variously accounted for. In the “Pesta Anglo-Romana” it Is told that it is worn in memory of a great victory obtained by the Ancient Britons, who lived in the Welsh region over the Saxons, they, during the battle, having leeks in their hats for their military colours and distinction of themselves. Other accounts say that when lighting under King Cadwallo on a field near Hethfleld or Hatfield Chase) in 633 AD., in which that vegetable was growing, the Welshmen won another victory, and in jubilation they uprooted the leeks stuck them in their hats and then returned home, The custom has certainly remained since that date. The daffodil, however, is largely superseding the leek in favour m* the Welsh emblem.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6543, 27 February 1928, Page 9
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140THE WELSH NATIONAL EMBLEM Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6543, 27 February 1928, Page 9
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