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British Special Days March 2012 March events in the UK
Facts and Sayings about March | Interactive Calendars 2012 when is .... what date is .... what happens on ..... the date of ... mothers day in england St David's Day (Patron Saint of Wales) Celebrated in Wales in honour of Dewi Sant or St David, the patron saint of Wales. Many Welsh people wear a daffodil which is a national emblem of Wales. 1 Mar 1 Mar 1 Mar St Piran's Day Cornwall All over Cornwall celebrations are staged for St Piran's Day. 5 Mar 5 Mar 5 Mar Commonwealth Day People use the day to promote understanding about global issues, international co-operation and the work of the modern Commonwealth. Each year there is a different theme. The Queen will attend a special service in Westminster Abbey. 14 Mar 12 Mar 11 Mar Crufts A famous annual British dog show which started in 1928. It is held at the NEC in Birmingham. The "Best in Show" award is presented on the final day (Sunday).   8 - 11 Mar   St Patrick's Day ( Patron Saint of Ireland) The church festival of St. Patrick, is regarded as national day in Northern Ireland. 17 Mar 17 Mar 17 Mar Mothers Day / Mothering Sunday (3 weeks before Easter) A time for people living in the UK to think about their mothers. People often give flowers or chocolates or organise a special day out for their mothers at this time, and send a special "Mother's Day" card. 3 Apr 18 March 10 March Simnel Sunday The fourth Sunday in Lent when Simnel cakes are eaten. 3 Apr 18 Mar 10 March Spring begins 'Vernal (or spring) equinox' and happens around 21 March. Around March 20 or 21, the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night are nearly equal in all parts of the world. 20 Mar 20 Mar 20 Mar British Summer Time Begins (daylight savings = clocks go forward 1 hour) 27 Mar 25 Mar 24 Mar February April January February March April May June July August September October November December

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