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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

Topics:

  • Heritage
  • Traditions
  • Myths & Legends
A girl holding a leek in her mouth

Celebrating Welsh icons

What do dragons, wooden spoons and leeks all have in common? They're all symbols of modern Wales.

Topics:

  • Traditions
  • National Symbols
  • Myths & Legends
A view of castle ruins in the mountains

Welsh folklore is rich with stories

Everywhere you go in Wales someone will point out a hill, church or a standing stone that has a story of its own.

Topics:

  • History
  • Heritage
  • Myths & Legends
Siôn Corn sitting on a chair by a fire and Christmas decorations.

The jolly man who lives in the chimney

Have you heard noises coming from the chimney lately? It could be Siôn Corn!

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  • Traditions
  • Myths & Legends

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