Cwtsh (also known as a cwtch!)

Like a cuddle, but so much better. A cwtsh is a safe place — warm, caring, reassuring. Pronounced ‘kutch’, to rhyme with ‘butch’, a cwtsh means so much to us Welsh.

Wear a leek

Yes, our national vegetable is also a cool fashion accessory. Pin it to your hat or jumper to celebrate our saint. There are lots of stories to explain why Wales is linked with the leek. The 7th century king of Gwynedd, Cadwaladr, is said to have ordered his men into battle wearing them for identification purposes, but whatever the origins, we grow plenty of them and they taste lovely.

Fly the Draig

Other countries make do with stripes, but we have an epic red dragon on our flag. Wave it with pride, wherever you are. It’s a familiar sight everywhere in Wales, but what’s the story of the Welsh dragon? We have some answers for your questions on the legend of the Welsh Dragon

Gwlad, Gwlad!

The Welsh national anthem was written in 1856 by a father and son living in the South Wales town of Pontypridd, Evan and James James. Sing it solo, belt it out with friends or blast it on a random instrument. Our anthem is guaranteed to get the hairs standing on the back of your neck.

Learn the lyrics or try out the BSL version of our anthem.

Buy David a pint

After all, it’s his day. Dewi, Dafydd or Dai also count, as does Non (in celebration of St David’s remarkable mam). Anyone who shares a name with a saint deserves a pint, and with over 80 breweries, Wales has plenty of Welsh Beers and Ales to choose from. What are you having, David? Choose a cosy Welsh pub for your tipple. Iechyd da!

Wales is a distinctive part of the UK. With its own character, culture and way of life – thousands of years in the making, and continually evolving.

All about Wales https://www.wales.com/about

Find out more and get some ideas for  #RandomActsOfWelshness at your shed here https://www.wales.com/randomacts