In Wales, some celebrate New Year's Day on January 13th with singing and a horse's head parade, honoring a centuries-old tradition.
In Wales, some communities celebrate New Year's Day on January 13th in a tradition called Hen Galan, dating back to 1752 when the Julian calendar was replaced by the Gregorian calendar. In Pembrokeshire, children sing for "Calennig," receiving sweets or money, and the Mari Llwyd parade features a decorated horse's head on a pole.
January 01, 2025
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