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22 Jan 04 - 09:52 PM (#1099268) Subject: BS: St Dwynwen From: Nigel Parsons For those who cannot wait for St Valentines day, the Welsh equivalent Saint (Saint Dwynwen) is celebrated on 25th January (also celebrated as 'Burns night') St Dwynwen Nigel |
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23 Jan 04 - 01:08 AM (#1099356) Subject: RE: BS: St Dwynwen From: LadyJean That's a rather charming story. |
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23 Jan 04 - 04:18 AM (#1099431) Subject: RE: BS: St Dwynwen From: Jeanie That's most interesting - I'd never heard of her before. Thanks. And I love her "motto": "Nothing wins hearts like cheerfulness." - jeanie |
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23 Jan 04 - 10:22 AM (#1099673) Subject: RE: BS: St Dwynwen From: sian, west wales Wait a minute. That ain't the story I know! In the version generally used the poor kid is jilted, raped, ravaged in general (by ex-fiance) and escapes/retreats to Llanddwyn Island off Anglesey to become, OF ALL THINGS, the Patron Saint of Lovers. Go figure. siân |
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24 Jan 04 - 12:41 AM (#1100163) Subject: RE: BS: St Dwynwen From: LadyJean I suggest she be made the patron saint of women with February birthdays, since we almost never get valentines, even when we have significant others, which, at present, I don't. Maybe I'll ask St. Dwynwen. |
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24 Jan 04 - 08:32 AM (#1100294) Subject: RE: BS: St Dwynwen From: sian, west wales While I think of it, may I applaud Tescos for actually putting up Santes Dwynwen decorations as well as St. Valentine's. OK - the commercial imperative of selling more chocies, et al. ... but Well Done nevertheless. sian |
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24 Jan 05 - 02:28 AM (#1386820) Subject: RE: BS: St Dwynwen From: Splott Man Llantrisant Folk Club is having a St Dwynwen night this Wednesday. Bring your love songs. Splott Man |