Weird Welsh winter traditions
- When
- 20 November 2026, 18:30 to 20:30
- Where
- Morbitorium, S E Wales
- Price
- £12.50
- Hosted by
- Weird, witchy & wonderful
The Mari Lwyd has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, but she’s not the only weird Welsh winter tradition lurking in our history! We’ll have a look at some of the stranger ways people in Wales have celebrated the start, middle and end of the winter season through the centuries, and some of the uniquely Welsh traditions we’ve largely forgotten. From building a wren a house to tiny sheep statues, the oldest form of rugby (complete with beard-pulling!) or beating people with holly, see if you discover any ancient traditions you want to bring back as we gear up for the festive season…
2 hour talk
Presented by Ruth Poultney