What does DYDD Santes Dwynwen hapus mean?

Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus means Happy St. Dwynwen’s Day in Welsh. It is the Welsh version of Valentine’s Day and fast becoming more and more popular each year.

How do you say Happy Street dwynwen’s Day?

Happy St Dwynwen’s Day! The Welsh translation is Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus!

What is the story of St Dwynwen’s Day?

Dwynwen was the prettiest of King Brychan Brycheiniog’s 24 daughters. She fell in love with a local lad called Maelon Dafodrill, but King Brychan had already arranged for her to marry another prince. Maelon took the news badly, so the distraught Dwynwen fled to the woods to weep, and begged God to help her.

Where is Santes Dwynwen buried?

Dwynwen
Died c. 460 Ynys Llanddwyn
Major shrine St Dwynwen’s Church Ynys Llanddwyn, Anglesey
Feast 25 January
Patronage Lovers in Wales

Why is Santes Dwynwen important to Wales?

St Dwynwen’s Day is celebrated in Wales on 25 January. But who was St Dwynwen? St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, which makes her the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine. Dwynwen lived during the 5th century and legend has it that she was one of the prettiest of Brychan Brycheiniog’s 24 daughters.

How do you celebrate Santes Dwynwen?

As a result the church and well became a place of pilgrimage in the middle ages. The ruins of the convent can still be seen on the island. So if you are celebrating Saint Dwynwen’s day by giving a card, a love spoon or by having a romantic meal, spare a thought for Dwynwen on Ynys Llanddwyn.

How do you pronounce saint Dwynwen?

We believe in the free flow of information Dwynwen – pronounced [dʊɨnwɛn] – was the daughter of an early medieval king who became the Welsh patron saint of lovers.

Why do we celebrate Santes Dwynwen?

How do you pray to St dwynwen?

St. Dwynwen, we beseech thee, comfort lovers whose vision is unclear. Send mending to those with love lost. Protect companions.

Why do Wales have a different Valentines day?

He is said to have died on February 14 of that year and Valentine’s Day has been celebrated since approximately the 14th century. While the Welsh also celebrate Valentine’s Day, there is the Welsh equivalent – celebrating St Dwynwen – three weeks earlier on January 25.

Why does Wales have a different Valentines day?