The Welsh Gift Shop Blog - Traditions & Customs
Calon Lan - Pure Heart - Our Favourite Welsh Hymn
Calon Lân has become one of the most enduring and well loved Welsh hymns. Written in the 19th century by Daniel James, it tells us not to long for luxury...
Calon Lan - Pure Heart - Our Favourite Welsh Hymn
Calon Lân has become one of the most enduring and well loved Welsh hymns. Written in the 19th century by Daniel James, it tells us not to long for luxury...
Love Spoons - The History of the Welsh Love Token
Lovespoons have long been a traditional romantic gift in Wales, dating back to the seventeenth century. A young man would spend many hours carving a spoon for his sweetheart. He would...
Love Spoons - The History of the Welsh Love Token
Lovespoons have long been a traditional romantic gift in Wales, dating back to the seventeenth century. A young man would spend many hours carving a spoon for his sweetheart. He would...
Dylan Thomas - Do Not Go Gentle into That Good ...
Our great poet Dylan Thomas would be 99 on Sunday. He was born in Swansea on 27th October, 1914. This is our favourite poem by him, published in 1951. It was...
Dylan Thomas - Do Not Go Gentle into That Good ...
Our great poet Dylan Thomas would be 99 on Sunday. He was born in Swansea on 27th October, 1914. This is our favourite poem by him, published in 1951. It was...
Old Welsh Proverbs, Sayings and Phrases
We are a wise bunch! Here are a few old Welsh expressions. Feel free to add your own favourites in the comment section below! "A fo ben, bid bont" -...
Old Welsh Proverbs, Sayings and Phrases
We are a wise bunch! Here are a few old Welsh expressions. Feel free to add your own favourites in the comment section below! "A fo ben, bid bont" -...