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March 1, 2008

Leeks on St David’s Day

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Mature-leek-Pandora

Mature-leek-Pandora

The leek is a symbol of Wales, and is eaten by the Welsh on St David’s Day, which
is on 1st March 2008. St David is the patron saint of Wales.History has
it, that the Welsh fought a battle against Saxon invaders, in a leek
field in 640 A.D.. The Welsh wore leeks in their helmets to identify
themselves in the battle.

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