Follow the view pdf link below to print or download our contemporary santes dwynwen card. A member of the family of brychan of brecknock, she is venerated throughout wales and cornwall, england. Dydd santes dwynwen teaching resources primary treasure. People all over wales celebrate st dwynwens day, the welsh patron saint of lovers. The most traditional tale is set in the 5th century, in a time where women were typically married simply to make alliances with very little genuine love involved. St dwynwens day, or dydd santes dwynwen, is celebrated by welsh people on january 25 each year. Twinkl key stage 1 year 1, year 2 subjects languages welsh.
Find out all about saint dwynwen and how she became wales patron saint of love here. Contextual translation of dydd santes dwynwen hapus pawb into english. View everlasting love jewelry view celtic lovers knot jewelry. For those of you who dont know, dydd santes dwynwen st dwynwen s day is the welsh equivalent to valentines day. The story of saint dwynwen powerpoint teacher made twinkl.
Within the cave is a natural archway known as dwynwens bow of destiny. Twinkl cymruwales englishmedium schools progression steps 23 themestopics festivals and celebrations. St dwynwen s day is celebrated in wales on 25 january and commemorates the patron saint of friendship and love. The popularity of st dwynwens day has increased massively in recent years so why wait until st valentines day 14th february to make your romantic feelings known, when you can wish your loved one rwyn dy garu di i love you three weeks earlier. So i was reminded that saturday is dydd santes dwynwen st dwynwen s day and was wondering is anyone from wales or anywhere else doing anything for this. Natural resources wales celebrating saint dwynwens day. Jan 19, 2018 dydd santes dwynwen, to give it its welsh name, is becoming more and more popular in wales, with concerts, dating nights and special events all taking place on and around the 25th. Jan 21, 2015 santes dwynwen s day is on sunday january 25 and is the welsh equivalent of valentines day. A sharing platter for 2 to share from the selection of our starters below roast tomato soup with a basil croutons v confit duck leg, plum compote, served with fresh salad g selection of bakers pig cured meats, red onion marmalade and olives g. At tresilian cove in glamorgan there is a huge fissure known as the cave of dwynwen. St dwynwens day wales own valentines day is celebrated on 25th january in wales 3 weeks before valentines day with the giving and receiving of cards and presents by loved ones. In the 5th century dwynwen fell in love with maelon dafodrill. Contextual translation of dydd santes dwynwen hapus i pawb into english.
Jan 18, 2010 powerpoint presentation showing the story of st. It is made with nice thick hammered card so feels extra special. Dydd santes dwynwen teaching resources primary treasure chest. Dwynwen was a princess who fell in love with prince maelon in the 5th century. Saint dwynwens day heart mindfulness colouring welsh twinkl.
Dydd santes dwynwen hapus oddi wrth bawb ym mhrifysgol cymru y drindod dewi sant. Look whos turned up on ynys llanddwyn this week just in time for her own special day, dydd santes dwynwen. Oh, i wouldnt expect you to know who this patron saint of sick animals is unless you are welsh or as much in love with all gods creatures except snakes and spiders as my little shortcake. It is similar to valentines day celebrated on february 14th. Saint dwynwen is wales very own patron saint of love, and st dwynwens day is today january 25.
Santes dwynwen is considered to be the welshvalentines day and is celebrated on 25th january. Read the legend of santes dwynwen before completing the activities. Valentines day, but our saint is dwynwen not valentine, although we use the valentines day like everyone else. Dwynwen was the welsh saint of lovers, and there are a number of variations about her story. Read on to learn all about our special day and the lady behind it. Dydd santes dwynwen is considered to be the welsh equivalent to valentines day and is celebrated on 25th of january every year. Jan, 2017 you may not know that wales has its own equivalent of valentines day, which is celebrated on january 25 every year and this brings us to tell you about st dwynwen in the lead up to dydd santes dwynwen st dwynwens day. You may not know that wales has its own equivalent of valentines day, which is celebrated on january 25 every year and this brings us to tell you about st dwynwen in the lead up to dydd santes dwynwen st dwynwens day. Each slide features a different paragraph from the story and our own lovely illustrations, so you can read and learn together. People have written many stories about dwynwen over the years, so the exact. Ppt dydd santes dwynwen day powerpoint presentation. Ppt saint dwywens day powerpoint presentation free to. Dwynwen, a welsh princess who lived on ynys llanddwyn, anglesey was unlucky in love, so she became a nun and prayed that true lovers have better luck than she did.
St dwynwens day is the welsh equivalent to valentines day, as dwynwen is believed to be the welsh patron saint of love. Use this lovely powerpoint presentation to tell the story of dwynwen, patron saint of lovers in wales. Jan 15, 2010 the story of dwynwen, welsh patron saint of lovers. Dydd santes dwynwen activities, worksheets, posters, displays plus much more for. Y6 celebrated through creating a play about the story which we showed to the rest of ks2. A cute bow in the left corner with a white on red heart border at the bottom. Find out about the welsh patron saint of lovers, st dwynwen. Edrychwch ar pam bod ein myfyrwyr yn caru astudio a chymdeithasu drwy gyfrwng y gymraeg yn y drindod dewi sant. To support learning through welsh folklore, celtic tales, festivals and different cultures from around the world, we have made dydd santes dwynwen. St dwynwen is the welsh patron saint of lovers and she is the welsh version of st valentine. Thwarted in love, dwynwen dedicated her life to the happiness of other lovers. Each slide features a different paragraph from the story and our own.
Dwynwen is believed to have been a daughter of king brychan brycheiniog, who lived in the 5th century. St dwynwens day 25 january welsh valentines day visit wales. St dwynwen is the welsh equivalent of st valentine. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. The story of dwynwen, welsh patron saint of lovers. Dydd santes dwynwen welsh language valentines day card. Forget valentines day, 25 january is the day for lovers in wales, and its all down to angleseys st dwynwen who lived on llanddwyn island. Welsh for st dwynwen s day is considered to be the welsh equivalent to valentines day and is celebrated on 25th of january every year. The day is a unique way for us in wales to tell the ones we love exactly how we feel about them. The story of dwynwen, welsh patron saint of lovers bbc.
Mar 23, 2010 mae diwrnod y cariadon yn cael ei ddathlu yng nghymru ar ionawr 25, sef dydd santes dwynwen, syn cyfateb i wyl san ffolant a ddethlir ar chwefror 14. Saint dwynwen story powerpoint teacher made twinkl. Dydd santes dwynwen day powerpoint ppt presentation. You could find an age appropriate story online or at the local library in order to pass on the traditional tale.
Bbc the story of dwynwen, welsh patron saint of lovers. Jan 18, 2010 powerpoint showing the story of st dwynwen suitable for ks1 and ks2. Dwynwens day welsh valentines day and inside yn fy nghalon am byth in my heart forever. Top 5 greeting cards for dydd santes dwynwen welsh. Jan 24, 2017 dydd santes dwynwen hapus oddi wrth bawb ym mhrifysgol cymru y drindod dewi sant. Like a wellmatched partner, youll fall in love with st dwynwens day wales very own version of st valentines day, once youve found out more about it. Ppt dydd santes dwynwen day powerpoint presentation, free. Pictures to follow shortly dydd santes dwynwen welsh for st dwynwens day is considered to be the welsh equivalent to valentines day and is celebrated on 25 january every year. Jan 12, 2018 dydd dwynwen 25th jan valentine menu 14th feb starters. Her well, a freshwater spring called ffynnon dwynwen, became a wishing well and place of pilgrimage, particularly for lovers because of the story above. This item dydd santes dwynwen welsh language valentines day card claire giles welsh language valentines st dwynwen card, wvta002, beautiful wife, greeting card embellished with a tassel valentines day card from the taste buds 5dc932824bb1ed00010fbfa5. See more ideas about st dwynwens day, day and welsh love spoons. Twinkl cymruwales englishmedium schools progression steps 12 yearly events st dwynwen s day.
Jan 25, 2018 st dwynwen is the welsh patron saint of lovers, which makes her the welsh equivalent of st valentine. Pronunciation of dwynwen with 2 audio pronunciations, 1 meaning, 2 sentences and more for dwynwen. There are also other location associated with st dwynwen. Dwynwen was born in the 5 th century, one of the many daughters of brychan, king of brycheiniog in the kingdom of the demetae, in modern day south and west wales.
For those of you who dont know, dydd santes dwynwen st dwynwens day is the welsh equivalent to valentines day. St dwynwen is the welsh patron saint of lovers, which makes her the welsh equivalent of st valentine. See more ideas about valentine crafts, valentine day crafts, valentines. Dydd santes dwynwen hapus i pa in english with examples. Dwynwens day falls on the 25th of january each year. Santes dwynwen the patron saint of love west wales. Dont forget to set your printer to landscape format.
St dwynwens day is celebrated in wales on 25 january and commemorates the patron saint of friendship and love. Santes dwynwen ywr sant ffolant cymraeg, a chaiff dydd santes dwynwen ei ddathlu ar y 25ain ionawr. Dwynwen whose names translates to she who leads a blessed life still enjoys great popularity throughout wales, particularly in her home of anglesey welsh. Dwynwen lived during the 5th century and fell in love with a prince called maelon dafodrill. Like a wellmatched partner, youll fall in love with st dwynwen s day wales very own version of st valentines day, once youve found out more about it. Dydd santes dwynwen hapus, is the welsh equivalent to saying happy st. Pick your own free resource every week with our newsletter. Dydd santes dwynwen hapus pawb in english with examples. Please sign in or join for free to suggest a change for this resource. The legend of dwynwen, the welsh patron saint of lovers originates on the rocky peninsula of llanddwyn. Saint dwynwen story sequencing cards teacher made twinkl. It is the welsh version of st valentines day and is annually celebrated on the 25th january.
Dydd santes dwynwen st dwynwens church on ynys llanddwyn became an important shrine during the middle ages. Dydd santes dwynwen falls on 25th january every year. Welsh for st dwynwens day is considered to be the welsh equivalent to valentines day and is celebrated on 25th of january every year. We recommend that you print it on card or thick paper, fold in half then give it to the person you love. Dwynwen was a beautiful young woman who caught the eye of a young prince named maelon dafodrill. In recent years it has been marked in wales by concerts, parties and the giving of dydd santes dwynwen st dwynwens day cards. Mae diwrnod y cariadon yn cael ei ddathlu yng nghymru ar ionawr 25, sef dydd santes dwynwen, syn cyfateb i wyl san ffolant a ddethlir ar chwefror 14. Dwynwen became a nun and lived on llanddwyn island on the western coast of ynys mon anglesey, an area accessible only at low tide. History of st valentine and st dwynwen blog bluestone. From professional translators, enterprises, web pages and freely available translation repositories.
Powerpoint showing the story of st dwynwen suitable for ks1 and ks2. The legend of dwynwen, the welsh patron saint of lovers originates on the rocky peninsula of. Perfect for dydd santes dwynwen 25th january and valentines day 14th february you can read about the legend behind st. Jan 11, 2016 st dwynwens day, or dydd santes dwynwen, is celebrated by welsh people on january 25 each year. Saint dwynwen sometimes known as dwyn or donwen, is the welsh patron saint of lovers. Santes dwynwens day is on sunday january 25 and is the welsh equivalent of valentines day. Tell the story of saint dwynwen as a whole class using this great powerpoint presentation. With a background of grunge edged polka dots, half a heart base that the illustrated couple are standing on.
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