Symbolising rebirth and new beginnings, the daffodil is virtually synonymous with spring. Though their botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes called jonquils, and in England, because of their long association with Lent, they’re known as the “Lent Lily.” Lore connecting the daffodil to not only a sign of winter’s end but a lucky emblem of future prosperity is found throughout the world. In Wales, it’s said if you spot the first daffodil of the season, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth, and Chinese legend has it that if a daffodil bulb is forced to bloom during the New Year, it will bring good luck to your home. The March birth flower and the 10th wedding anniversary flower, a gift of daffodils is said to ensure happiness. For more options check out my Female Contemporary Art Redbubble Store: Daffodil Emblem T-Shirt Daffodil Birthday Wishes Negative Space Narcissi Available for sale as Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters <embed wmode="transparent" src="http://www.zazzle.com/utl/getpanel?zp=117125661315096215" flashvars="feedId=117125661315096215" width="300" height="200" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" /><embed wmode="transparent" src="http://www.zazzle.com/utl/getpanel?zp=117435220727452381" flashvars="feedId=117435220727452381" width="300" height="200" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" /> Be sure to check out my other products with a daffodil theme here on ZAZZLE - Saint David's Day (Welsh: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant) is the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, and falls on 1 March each year. The date of March 1st was chosen in remembrance of the death of Saint David on that day in 589, and has been celebrated by followers since then. The date was declared a national day of celebration within Wales in the 18th century. The term "Taffy", used as a nickname for people from Cardiff and by extension from anywhere in Wales, is sometimes thought to originate from the name of the river. In Wales, it’s said if you spot the first daffodil of the season, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth.