The Welsh Gift Shop Blog - Traditions & Customs

Mae Dydd Gwyl Dewi wedi dod!

I remember singing this song at school, did you? We would all sing the first verse, the boys would sing the second and then the girls would sing the last...

Mae Dydd Gwyl Dewi wedi dod!

I remember singing this song at school, did you? We would all sing the first verse, the boys would sing the second and then the girls would sing the last...

St David's Day - Dydd Dewi Sant

St David's Day - Dydd Dewi Sant

St. David's Day (Welsh - Dydd Dewi Sant) is celebrated every 1st March in honour of our patron Saint. It is essential to wear a leek or daffodil, our National...

St David's Day - Dydd Dewi Sant

St. David's Day (Welsh - Dydd Dewi Sant) is celebrated every 1st March in honour of our patron Saint. It is essential to wear a leek or daffodil, our National...

Y Lili Wen Fach - The Snowdrop - Welsh Rhyme / Song

Y Lili Wen Fach - The Snowdrop - Welsh Rhyme / ...

I saw my first snowdrops this weekend! Spring is almost here! Here is a sweet little song about a snowdrop that my mam used to sing when at school. O...

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Y Lili Wen Fach - The Snowdrop - Welsh Rhyme / ...

I saw my first snowdrops this weekend! Spring is almost here! Here is a sweet little song about a snowdrop that my mam used to sing when at school. O...

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St Dwynwen's Day - (Not) The Welsh Valentine's Day

St Dwynwen's Day - (Not) The Welsh Valentine's Day

Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus: What is St Dwynwen's Day? Dydd Santes Dwynwen is the Welsh equivalent to Valentine's Day and is celebrated on 25th January every year - though it...

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St Dwynwen's Day - (Not) The Welsh Valentine's Day

Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus: What is St Dwynwen's Day? Dydd Santes Dwynwen is the Welsh equivalent to Valentine's Day and is celebrated on 25th January every year - though it...

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Halen Môn and the Anglesey Sea Salt Company

How do you harvest sea salt? Halen Môn Sea Salt is used all over the world, but it’s thanks to one place that it tastes so delicious; The Isle of...

Halen Môn and the Anglesey Sea Salt Company

How do you harvest sea salt? Halen Môn Sea Salt is used all over the world, but it’s thanks to one place that it tastes so delicious; The Isle of...

Calennig - Welsh New Year Celebrations

Calennig - Welsh New Year Celebrations

Happy New Year! Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! A new year is here! Have you collected your Calennig? All over Wales, people give gifts, food or money on New Year's Day. It is...

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Calennig - Welsh New Year Celebrations

Happy New Year! Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! A new year is here! Have you collected your Calennig? All over Wales, people give gifts, food or money on New Year's Day. It is...

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