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There's plenty to explore through the history of Welsh legend and tradition, including King Arthur, his sorcerer Merlin, and a horse skeleton that gets carried from door to door demanding beer and snacks.
Here is the list of Welsh Traditions: 1. St. David’s Day. Welsh Traditions: St. David, Patron Saint of Wales. Hchc2009, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Welsh myths and legends - from King Arthur to Celtic rituals. Exploring the myths and legends that have shaped the landscape of Wales will take you to some fascinating parts of this ancient land. Here’s our guide to where to discover the best of them.
Welsh people worldwide celebrate St David’s Day with traditional outfits, concerts, parades, fantastic food and drink, and some even make the pilgrimage to St David’s Cathedral to celebrate his life and pray.
Dark winter nights and vivid imaginations have created a long tradition of story-telling amongst Celtic nations, and the Welsh are no exception. Author Graham Watkins shares his favourite tales. Hundreds of Welsh myths and legends have been passed down through the centuries.
The culture of Wales is distinct, with its own language, customs, festivals, music, art, cuisine, mythology, history, and politics. Wales is primarily represented by the symbol of the red Welsh Dragon, but other national emblems include the leek and the daffodil.
Explore the myths, legends and folklore that have shaped the ancient landscapes of Wales. From the origin of our famous Welsh red dragon in North Wales to an enchanted lake in South Wales, there’s a magical tale for everyone and a wealth of traditions to discover.
Various traditions are practiced on certain days of the year in Wales both currently and historically, including festivities originating in Welsh, Celtic, English and Christian cultures.
Today the old tales are kept alive by the Welsh speakers. There are an estimated 600,000 of them and the numbers are increasing. Traditional Welsh culture has been kept alive by the popularity of the Royal National Eisteddfod, a ceremonial gathering of musicians, poets and craftsmen.
Wales has gathered an impressive history with a fair few traditions added along the way. Discover castles, Roman forts, traditional recipes and celebrations.