Welsh Traditions

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What Is the National Eisteddfod? A Beginner's Guide

Discover what happens at the National Eisteddfod, what its traditions mean and how first-time visitors and Welsh learners can enjoy the festival.

Discover what happens at the National Eisteddfod, what its traditions mean and how first-time visitors and Welsh learners can enjoy the festival.

Planning a visit to Llanelwedd? Discover the displays, competitions, Welsh food and special events worth seeing at the Royal Welsh Show 2026.

Planning a visit to Llanelwedd? Discover the displays, competitions, Welsh food and special events worth seeing at the Royal Welsh Show 2026.

Discover the story of Santes Dwynwen, how her Welsh celebration differs from Valentine’s Day, and useful romantic Welsh words and phrases.

Discover the story of Santes Dwynwen, how her Welsh celebration differs from Valentine’s Day, and useful romantic Welsh words and phrases.

Explore the greenery, incense, spices, candlelight and festive food that shaped the scents of Christmas in medieval Wales.

Explore the greenery, incense, spices, candlelight and festive food that shaped the scents of Christmas in medieval Wales.

Discover distinctive Welsh Christmas and New Year traditions, including Plygain singing, toffee pulling, the Mari Lwyd, Calennig and Nos Galan.

Discover distinctive Welsh Christmas and New Year traditions, including Plygain singing, toffee pulling, the Mari Lwyd, Calennig and Nos Galan.

Explore historic Welsh Christmas food traditions and practical recipes for pulled toffee, festive pudding, fruit loaf and sweet white sauce.

Explore historic Welsh Christmas food traditions and practical recipes for pulled toffee, festive pudding, fruit loaf and sweet white sauce.

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