🌟 Welsh Twelfth Night Traditions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 New Year | Mari Lwyd

Let's look at how January was celebrated in different parts of Wales, including Calennig, Mari Lwyd to feasts and divination!

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