February 14 is the day marked for lovers in many countries around the world, but in Wales there is another date traditionally associated with romance: St Dwynwen’s Day, January 25.
Dydd Santes Dwynwen - Santes Dwynwen Day 2024 Dydd Santes Dwynwen or Saint Dwynwen Day is the Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers and is Wales' own version of St Valentine’s Day. It is celebrated each 25th January in Wales (3 weeks before Valentine’s Day). It is the most romantic day in the Welsh calendar. Dydd Santes Dwynwen is celebrated with the giving and receiving of cards and presents. A Santes Dwynwen card saying "Rwy'n dy garu di" means "I Love you" in Welsh, . You can show your proud Welsh heritage and point of difference by celebrating Santes Dwynwen Day as opposed to Valentine's Day!! Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus Happy Saint Dwynwen's Day in Welsh is "Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus"! Santes Dwynwen Day, 25th January, the Welsh Patron Saint for lovers - More "All about Wales Articles", click here... Celebration Days and Festivals in Wales Here is a short list of celebration days and festivals in Wales. All these days are listed on the "Celebration Days in Wales" page below. FelinFach Online Shop - Home Page All about Wales Celebration Days in Wales Cilmeri Day Dylan Thomas Day May Day New Years Day 13th January Owain Glyndwr's Day St David's Day St Dwynwen's Day Welsh Rarebit Day Santes Dwynwen Story Who was Santes Dwynwen? Her name, Dwynwen means "she who leads a blessed life". Her home was in what is now the Brecon Beacons National Park area of Wales. She lived during the 5th century and was, according to legend one of, if not the prettiest of Brychan Brycheiniog's twenty-four to thirty-six daughters, yes 24 to 36, depending on which story you believe. Anyway, the story is that Dwynwen fell in love with a guy called Prince Maelon Dyfodrill, but her father had already promised that she should marry someone else. Dwynwen fell asleep and was visited by an angel who appeared carrying a sweet potion designed to erase all memory of Maelon and turn him into an ice block. Distraught, Dwynwen fled to the woods, where she pleaded with God to make her forget Maelon. God responded to Dwynwen’s grief and then granted her three wishes. Firstly, she wished that Maelon be thawed, secondly that God meet the hopes and dreams of true lovers and third that she should never marry. All three of her wishes were fulfilled and to give her thanks Dwynwen devoted herself to God's service for the rest of her life. She became a nun who founded a convent on Ynys Llanddwyn (Llanddwyn Island) on the west coast of Ynys Mon, the island of Anglesey. Llanddwyn Island and Santes Dwynwen Llanddwyn is a tidal island is near to the village of Niwbwrch (Newborough) and the beautiful Newborough Forest, situated off the West coast of Anglesey. The views are spectacular: across the water, the peaks of Snowdonia rise up from the Menai Strait and the Llŷn Peninsula points all the way to Ireland, whose Wicklow hills can be seen on a clear day. So maybe it is unsurprising that the island is also the setting for one of Wales’ greatest love stories. In 1879, a plain cross was erected in Santes Dwynwen’s memory, followed by the Celtic cross in 1903. Santes Dwynwen died in 465AD and on Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) a well was named after her as a place of pilgrimage. Visitors to the well believed the sacred fish that lived in the well could predict whether or not their relationship would be happy. When visiting and looking into the well if the fish is seen swimming around and lively then it is a sign of a faithful and devoted husband! Besides from the well, there is also Crochan Llanddwyn, meaning Llanddwyn’s cauldron, which is a small wishing well that is located between Llanddwyn Island and Newborough. According to folklore, if the water of the well boils while visitors are present, love and good luck will follow. Santes Dwynwen Day - Llanddwyn Island Map (sat nav postcode LL61 6SG) Llanddwyn is a tidal island in the south west of Anglesey. Anglesey (Ynys Môn) is Wales' largest island, off the north west coast of Wales. About FelinFach Located in Pembrokeshire Wales, our ethos is defined in the three words...NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE. Hand woven iconic Welsh blankets and Welsh tapestry blankets. Hand dyed yarn, dyed with natural dyes only - no exceptions! Handmade candles, candle accessories, Candle Making Workshops and soapery. Natural Dyeing Craft courses. Yarn shop, yarn bowls, project bags, tools and accessories for knitters and crafters. Welsh Gifts, souvenirs, made in Wales, handmade in Wales. We are a proud supporter of Americymru, the Campaign for Wool, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America. Last updated 17th January 2024
Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus St Dwynwen's day 150mm x150mm Greeting card on 350 gsm uncoated board Wrapped in cello bag with envelope included This card has been left blank for your own message
Llanddwyn Island lies on the south west corner of Anglesey, close to the village of Newborough. Although in the past it was an island, it is now so only at the highest tides, It was at one time con…
February 14 is the day marked for lovers in many countries around the world, but in Wales there is another date traditionally associated with romance: St Dwynwen’s Day, January 25.
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Here is the story of Saint Dwynwen and interesting tidbits you may not know about the Welsh equivalent of Valentine's Day
'Santes Dwynwen Hapus Blodyn'- Carden 14x14cm gydag amlen wen, plaen tu mewn. 1= £2.25 5= £5.00 (for your galpals!) 'Santes Dwynwen Hapus Blodyn'- 14x14cm card with white envelope, plain inside.
Caru Ti Heart Mug and Coaster. This lovely two tone red mug is a great gift for a loved ones on Valentines day, or Dydd Santes Dwynwen. A simple design says it all Caru ti (Love You) with a big red heart no love one can reist this x. Size: 11oz Dishwasher Safe
February 14 is the day marked for lovers in many countries around the world, but in Wales there is another date traditionally associated with romance: St Dwynwen’s Day, January 25.
A lovely card to send to someone you love on Dydd Santes Dwynwen. Cerdyn i ddafon i berson rydych chi'n caru ar Ddydd Santes Dwynwen. Size/Maint: A5 Able to customise upon request/Gallu personoleiddo wrth gofyn.
Celebrate St Dwynwen's Day with this Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus mug. Tell someone 'dwi'n dy garu di' (I love you) with this traditionally designed Welsh mug If you would like a name printed on one side of the mug then please enter it in the personalisation box, otherwise the design will be duplicated on both sides Quality AA grade, large handled, 11oz heavy white ceramic mug Fade resistant print, dishwasher and microwave safe Dispatched in tough, ‘smash proof’ box How to Order For photo customisation products; please buy the product through Etsy and send us a message with the photo file attached. After your order is placed, please keep an eye on messages as we may be in contact if we need to discuss your design. About Us Carmarthen Cameras has been an established photography brand since 1998, we have sold to thousands of customers around the world, and have grown to be one of the largest sellers of photography equipment in the UK. Our custom products are made to order and are produced to the highest quality, we have a robust quality check to make sure that your orders are only sent if they meet our rigorous standards. Based in rural South Wales.
Today it’s St Dwynwen’s Day, and no I did not know what it was LOL. I get up early in the mornings to write with my buddies in our virtual office, and one of the lovely people I talk to…
Hand printed in Pembrokeshire and perfect to communicate the love you have. Never disappoint your love one with this intricate print. Valentine’s Day and Sant Dwynwen ready.
Pilgrims have sought love on Llanddwyn Island for millennia. Now, the story of Saint Dwynwen, Wales’ patron saint of lovers, is gaining a new following.
Love You More Than You Tube Personalised Mug and Coaster Like everyone is obsessed with YouTube! These fab mugs can be personalised with a name of your choice and would make an hilarious gift to your loved one. The Mugs would make a great unique gift for Santes Dwynwen, Valentine's Day, Anniversaries or Birthdays. All
One of the most celebrated female saints of Wales is Venerable Dwynwen (also Donwenna: + c. 460; according to another version: fifth-sixth centuries).
Discover the history of St Dwynwen on Llanddwyn Island, a small islet off Newborough Beach in Anglesey, considered one of the most sacred places in Wales.
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St Dwynwen's church on Anglesey is to be conserved and partly restored as one of Wales's most spiritual sites to safeguard it for future generations.
It’s Dydd Santes Dwyenwen/St Dwynwen’s Day tomorrow (a bit like a Welsh Valentine’s Day) so how better to show some love than by baking someone some Welsh cakes, or pice ar y maen. It’s a tradition…
These Welsh cakes are made using my grandmother's traditional Welsh cake recipe (along with a little added mace), with a romantic twist - they're heart-shaped! Perfect for Valentines Day, but just as delicious at any time of the year.
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Dydd Santes Dwynwen / Dydd Sant Ffolant A great card in Welsh to give to your loved ones Dydd Santes Dwynwen is the Welsh St Valentines Day and occurs on the 25th of January. And luckily, Dydd St Ffolant is St Valentines on the 14th of February. Warm up someone's heart by sending them a card on one or both of these special days. Card is supplied with a white envelope and is approx. 17.5 cm x 12.5 cm. Danfonwch gerdyn i dwymo'r galon ar ddydd Santed Dwynwen ney dydd Sant Ffolant. Carden, gydag amlen, maint 17.5 cm x 12.5 cm.
'Gyda chariad ar ddydd Santes Dwynwen' is Welsh for 'With love on St Dwynwen's day'. St Dwynwen's day is celebrated in Wales on 25 January and commemorates the patron saint of friendship and love. - Card size: 148mm x 148mm - Blank inside for your own message - Supplied with matching envelope - Material: 300gsm card produced from FSC certified forestry For more Welsh cards, please visit the Draenog website. --- Dathlwch ddydd Santes Dwynwen ar 25 Ionawr gyda cherdyn cariad cyfoes. - Maint cerdyn: 148mm x 148mm - Gwag tu mewn ar gyfer eich neges - Yn cynnwys amlen cyfatebol - Deunydd: cerdyn 300gsm cerdyn gynhyrchwyd o goedwigoedd sydd wedi'w ardystio gan yr FSC Am fwy o gardiau Cymraeg ac anrhegion, ewch i wefan Draenog.
Dydd Santes Dwynwen / Dydd Sant Ffolant A great card in Welsh to give to your loved ones Dydd Santes Dwynwen is the Welsh St Valentines Day and occurs on the 25th of January. And luckily, Dydd St Ffolant is St Valentines on the 14th of February. Warm up someone's heart by sending them a card on one or both of these special days. Card is supplied with a white envelope and is approx. 17.5 cm x 12.5 cm. Danfonwch gerdyn i dwymo'r galon ar ddydd Santed Dwynwen ney dydd Sant Ffolant. Carden,gydag amlen, maint 17.5 cm x 12.5 cm.
