The Welsh Gift Shop Blog - Traditions & Customs

Llangernyw Yew - The Oldest Tree in Wales & The Angelystor Spirit

Llangernyw Yew - The Oldest Tree in Wales & The...

You can find the oldest tree in Wales in the churchyard of St. Dygain's Church in Llangernyw village, Conwy, North Wales. This ancient yew is said to be around 3,000...

Llangernyw Yew - The Oldest Tree in Wales & The...

You can find the oldest tree in Wales in the churchyard of St. Dygain's Church in Llangernyw village, Conwy, North Wales. This ancient yew is said to be around 3,000...

Easter Traditions / Old Customs in Wales - Pasg...

Wales has many of its own traditions for celebrating Easter, did you know: Palm Sunday is known as Sul y Blodau (Sunday of Flowers) in Wales, as it is traditional...

Easter Traditions / Old Customs in Wales - Pasg...

Wales has many of its own traditions for celebrating Easter, did you know: Palm Sunday is known as Sul y Blodau (Sunday of Flowers) in Wales, as it is traditional...

Mothering Sunday - Welsh Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is on 30th March 2014, here are some lovely gift ideas for your mam fach i... 1. Brooch - Cheerful Wool Daffodil This daffodil will never wilt, she...

Mothering Sunday - Welsh Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is on 30th March 2014, here are some lovely gift ideas for your mam fach i... 1. Brooch - Cheerful Wool Daffodil This daffodil will never wilt, she...

Crempog - Welsh Pancakes - Shrove Tuesday

Crempog - Welsh Pancakes - Shrove Tuesday

Happy pancake day everyone! Here is a great recipe for crempog, traditional Welsh pancakes. Interesting fact - the English word crumpet may be derived from it. Ingredients: 55g (2 oz) butter...

Crempog - Welsh Pancakes - Shrove Tuesday

Happy pancake day everyone! Here is a great recipe for crempog, traditional Welsh pancakes. Interesting fact - the English word crumpet may be derived from it. Ingredients: 55g (2 oz) butter...

Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw / Daflodd fy nghap...

Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw Do you remember this Welsh couplet about the mischievous Morus and Ifan? Think it is quite fitting with this weather! Morus y gwynt Ac Ifan...

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Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw / Daflodd fy nghap...

Morus y Gwynt ac Ifan y Glaw Do you remember this Welsh couplet about the mischievous Morus and Ifan? Think it is quite fitting with this weather! Morus y gwynt Ac Ifan...

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The Welsh National Anthem - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, Gwlad, Land of my Fathers

The Welsh National Anthem - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau,...

Our National anthem was written in 1856 by Evan James (who wrote the words) and his son James James (who composed the music) Welsh Version Mae hen wlad fy nhadau...

The Welsh National Anthem - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau,...

Our National anthem was written in 1856 by Evan James (who wrote the words) and his son James James (who composed the music) Welsh Version Mae hen wlad fy nhadau...