Celebrating Welsh icons
What do dragons, wooden spoons and leeks all have in common? They're all symbols of modern Wales.
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Celebrated dates in the Welsh calendar
There's a lot going on in Wales, no matter the time of year. Here are a few very Welsh dates for your calendar.
Christmas and New Year Traditions
When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not just thinking about ordinary festivities. They're thinking about horses’ skulls, 3am hymn-singing, odd apples, mountain races and seaside swims too. Jude Rogers dips into the deep Welsh midwinter traditions
The midwinter majesty of the Mari Lwyd
Jude Rogers uncovers the origins of one of Wales' most eerie midwinter traditions, the Mari Lwyd.
A glorious Welsh gathering
New to the National? Here’s the lowdown on Wales’ largest eisteddfod, where dancing and druids collide.
The best of Welsh Language Music
Celebrate Welsh language music with us on Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day.
The jolly man who lives in the chimney
Have you heard noises coming from the chimney lately? It could be Siôn Corn!
Celtic connections: the story of folk music in Wales
The musical connections between the Celtic nations run deep. Charles Williams explores the history of Welsh folk music and its modern expressions.
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