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[5] Children in Wales are still given New Year's money on this day as part of the Calennig tradition. 14 January Hen Galan (Old New Year) Informal The Mari Lwyd ("Grey Mare") is a horse-figure that is carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during Hen Galan (Old New Year) celebrations in some communities in Wales. [6] [7] [8] 25 January
List of festivals in Wales, organised by month, including location. February. Dydd Miwsig Cymru [1] [2] March. Laugharne Weekend [3] April. Machynlleth Comedy ...
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Good Friday and Christmas Day are common law holidays, having been customary holidays since time immemorial. [5]The first official bank holidays were named in the Bank Holidays Act 1871, introduced by Liberal politician and banker Sir John Lubbock. [5]
Pages in category "Holidays in Wales" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Calan Gaeaf; Calennig; E.
On 23 November 2022, Christine Humphreys, Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson, introduced a bill to the House of Lords for the devolution of the power to designate bank holidays to Wales, which are already devolved to Scotland. Humphreys described the lack of a bank holiday as "deeply unjust", and that her bill was the "first step" towards ...
The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for snow in Wales for the weekend of 4–5 January. [6] The mystery runner at the Nos Galan race is revealed as boxer Lauren Price. [7] The Welsh Ambulance Service officially declares the end of a "critical incident" that began on 30 December. [8]
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1 January – The 2022 New Year Honours List includes Olympic sportswomen Hannah Mills (OBE) and Lauren Price (MBE). Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton receives a knighthood, and Professor Julie Lydon becomes a Dame.