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Christmas and New Year Traditions

When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not just thinking about ordinary festivities. They're thinking about horses’ skulls, 3am hymn-singing, odd apples, mountain races and seaside swims too. Jude Rogers dips into the deep Welsh midwinter traditions

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  • Traditions
  • Myths & Legends

National emblems of Wales

Discover more about the national symbols of Wales, including the dragon, a vegetable, a spoon, and a ball.

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  • Traditions
  • National Symbols
  • Myths & Legends

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