The Welsh Gift Shop Blog - Traditions & Customs

New Personalised Bangle! Favourite Welsh Phrase...

We love these handmade Welsh bangles by Bodoli!  Our personalised option makes an extra special gift as are completely unique. You can choose a name, date or perhaps your favourite Welsh...

New Personalised Bangle! Favourite Welsh Phrase...

We love these handmade Welsh bangles by Bodoli!  Our personalised option makes an extra special gift as are completely unique. You can choose a name, date or perhaps your favourite Welsh...

Welsh Google Doodles - St. David's Day

Welsh Google Doodles - St. David's Day

Here are all the Welsh Google Doodles for St. David's Day. Which is your favourite? I think I like 2013's the best! Diolch o galon Google for the doodles! 2024...

Welsh Google Doodles - St. David's Day

Here are all the Welsh Google Doodles for St. David's Day. Which is your favourite? I think I like 2013's the best! Diolch o galon Google for the doodles! 2024...

Hen Galan - Happy 'Welsh' New Year!

Hen Galan - Happy 'Welsh' New Year!

Today, 13th January, is Hen Galan, a Welsh celebration for the 'old new year'. Here are some fun facts! 'Hen Galan' is the Welsh for 'old new year' It follows the Julian calendar rather...

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Hen Galan - Happy 'Welsh' New Year!

Today, 13th January, is Hen Galan, a Welsh celebration for the 'old new year'. Here are some fun facts! 'Hen Galan' is the Welsh for 'old new year' It follows the Julian calendar rather...

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Welsh Baby Boy & Girl Names from The Mabinogion / Welsh Folk Tales

Welsh Baby Boy & Girl Names from The Mabinogion...

These Welsh stories are known as the oldest prose in British literature and were compiled in the 12th–13th centuries by medieval Welsh storytellers. There are some beautiful Welsh names for both...

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Welsh Baby Boy & Girl Names from The Mabinogion...

These Welsh stories are known as the oldest prose in British literature and were compiled in the 12th–13th centuries by medieval Welsh storytellers. There are some beautiful Welsh names for both...

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Remembrance Sunday Wales - Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed

Remembrance Sunday Wales - Dros ryddid collasan...

Byddwn yn eu cofio - We will remember them. "Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed" is from the Welsh national anthem and means "Shed their blood for freedom" Image Source: http://7-themes.com/6966889-field-poppies-flowers-nature.html 

Remembrance Sunday Wales - Dros ryddid collasan...

Byddwn yn eu cofio - We will remember them. "Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed" is from the Welsh national anthem and means "Shed their blood for freedom" Image Source: http://7-themes.com/6966889-field-poppies-flowers-nature.html 

How to say I Love You in Welsh - Get Ready for St Dwywen's Day / Valentine's Day!

How to say I Love You in Welsh - Get Ready for ...

Looking to learn how to say I love you in Welsh? Great! There is nothing more romantic than telling someone you love them, especially in Welsh! It rolls off the...

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How to say I Love You in Welsh - Get Ready for ...

Looking to learn how to say I love you in Welsh? Great! There is nothing more romantic than telling someone you love them, especially in Welsh! It rolls off the...

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