Welsh christmas

FREE copy of Christmas in Wales with every order from the Seren Website Celebrate Christmas the Welsh way in the company of some of the country’s leading writers, past and present.

CaLeNnIg with HeArT :This Calennig a traditional Welsh New Years custom has been made with a red apple and cloves pressed into it in the shape of a heart. On three twigs with a sprig of holly. A great craft for the kids to enjoy making on New Years Eve.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus To all my Welshies x Today is St. David’s Day, a day to celebrate the country of Wales with Chicken/Lamb and Leek Pies, Welsh Rarebit and Welsh Cakes😍 I’m not Welsh but truly enjoyed my visits, have Welsh friends and just love celebrating different cultural holidays, even more when it involves cooking so here are some Welsh Cakes to get through the day x If you want to try this recipe, comment Cakes🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it mistletoe, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and skeletal horses demanding entrance to our homes. Yes, it is nearly time for the annual appearance …

I'm wearing a folk costume from Sollerön and Emilia is wearing a folk costume from Leksand.

A well known Christmas tradition in Wales. Mari Lwyd, is a horse skull carried from door to door in Wales whilst the party would sing and dance.

Stop the presses! She's talking about Wales again! Look, I know, I talk about Wales a lot but that's because a) I'm Welsh, b) this is one of the most beautiful and magical places on the planet, c) you guys seem to know very little about my lovely country/principality, and d) WE ARE NOT ENGLISH AND I WANT THE WORLD TO UNDERSTAND THAT. So, humour me a little more, and let me tell you about Welsh Halloween traditions. Most of which, unfortunately, are now passed over in favour of trick or…

The 13 December is special day in Sweden when we celebrate Santa Lucia. Join me and learn about Lucia, maids, star boys and a special atmosphere with candle lights in the darkest season of the year!

When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not just thinking about ordinary festivities. Jude Rogers dips into the deep Welsh midwinter traditions.

A Child’s Christmas In Wales / Schart Hyman

British Christmas Crackers traditions

Famous Donegal postman Michael Gallagher says Ireland has a snowy winter in store as bookmakers begin taking bets on a White Christmas.

Some are unusual and others are downright weird. We spoke to Cadw about Christmas traditions in Wales from yesteryear

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