The Welsh Gift Shop Blog - Traditions & Customs

Ryan Davies: Napoleon vs Mam / Jemima Nicholas - Funny

Ryan Davies: Napoleon vs Mam / Jemima Nicholas ...

The wonderful Ryan Davies perfectly sums up the strength and bravery of The Welsh Mam! It is loosely based on the true story of the Welsh heroine Jemima Nicholas (also...

Ryan Davies: Napoleon vs Mam / Jemima Nicholas ...

The wonderful Ryan Davies perfectly sums up the strength and bravery of The Welsh Mam! It is loosely based on the true story of the Welsh heroine Jemima Nicholas (also...

Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2023

Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2023

To beat the Christmas rush, make sure you order before the recommended last posting date During December, we aim to post within 1 working day of receiving your order. However, some items are...

Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2023

To beat the Christmas rush, make sure you order before the recommended last posting date During December, we aim to post within 1 working day of receiving your order. However, some items are...

History of Our Welsh Flag - The Welsh Dragon / Y Ddraig Goch - Flag of Cymru

History of Our Welsh Flag - The Welsh Dragon / ...

Here are some facts about our wonderful Welsh Dragon Flag, the Flag of Cymru, in chronological order:  The Red Dragon has been associated with Wales for hundreds of years, and...

History of Our Welsh Flag - The Welsh Dragon / ...

Here are some facts about our wonderful Welsh Dragon Flag, the Flag of Cymru, in chronological order:  The Red Dragon has been associated with Wales for hundreds of years, and...

Welsh Tapestry Blankets - A Brief History of Carthen Ysgafn

Welsh Tapestry Blankets - A Brief History of Ca...

Welsh blankets are instantly recognisable. They are a much-cherished heirloom, a treasured work of art and a highly desirable addition to today's home.  Sheep farming and wool spinning has long been the...

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Welsh Tapestry Blankets - A Brief History of Ca...

Welsh blankets are instantly recognisable. They are a much-cherished heirloom, a treasured work of art and a highly desirable addition to today's home.  Sheep farming and wool spinning has long been the...

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Mari Lwyd - Weird and Wonderful Welsh Folk Tradition for New Year

Mari Lwyd - Weird and Wonderful Welsh Folk Trad...

Here are some interesting facts about the weird and wonderful Welsh custom of Mari Lwyd 1. Mari Lwyd herself is traditionally a horse's skull affixed to a pole decorated with ribbons. There...

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Mari Lwyd - Weird and Wonderful Welsh Folk Trad...

Here are some interesting facts about the weird and wonderful Welsh custom of Mari Lwyd 1. Mari Lwyd herself is traditionally a horse's skull affixed to a pole decorated with ribbons. There...

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Yma o Hyd - Dafydd Iwan's Epic Anthem for Cymru's Appearance in the World Cup - Lyrics, Meaning and Translation

Yma o Hyd - Dafydd Iwan's Epic Anthem for Cymru...

Yma o Hyd has been remastered and mixed with the powerful voices of The Red Wall to create our official anthem for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It was originally created by Dafydd Iwan...

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Yma o Hyd - Dafydd Iwan's Epic Anthem for Cymru...

Yma o Hyd has been remastered and mixed with the powerful voices of The Red Wall to create our official anthem for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It was originally created by Dafydd Iwan...

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