The Welsh Gift Shop Blog - Traditions & Customs

Welsh Flower Names - Learn the Welsh Names for These Pretty Flowers

Welsh Flower Names - Learn the Welsh Names for ...

To celebrate our new Blodau jugs / vases, here is a pretty list of flower names in Welsh Blodyn is the Welsh for flower, blodau is the plural (flowers) Blodyn...

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Welsh Flower Names - Learn the Welsh Names for ...

To celebrate our new Blodau jugs / vases, here is a pretty list of flower names in Welsh Blodyn is the Welsh for flower, blodau is the plural (flowers) Blodyn...

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Why are the Leek and the Daffodil the Symbols of Wales? Six Fun Facts for St. David's Day

Why are the Leek and the Daffodil the Symbols o...

Ever wondered why we wear leeks or daffodils on St. David's Day? Here are six fun facts. 1. Because Leeks Win Battles It all started with the leek. This was the original symbol...

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Why are the Leek and the Daffodil the Symbols o...

Ever wondered why we wear leeks or daffodils on St. David's Day? Here are six fun facts. 1. Because Leeks Win Battles It all started with the leek. This was the original symbol...

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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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