E8 - Mari Lwyd: Folk Tradition

In today's episode we are looking at the Welsh folk tradition of the Mari Lwyd. A celebration with unknown origin, that continues to be celebrated throughout South Wales to this day.

If you would like to watch this episode, it can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThroughTheBlackthornArch/videos

References:

The Tradition of the Welsh Christmas Horse Skull: Mari Lwyd in Dinas Mawddwy – We Learn Welsh

About | Chepstow Wassail Mari Lwyd

Mari Lwyd Article – Trac Cymru

The Story of Mari Lwyd – Rhinwedd

Mari Lwyd (folkwales.org.uk)

Tradition of the Mari Lwyd - BBC Cymru - YouTube

Welsh myths and legends from King Arthur to Celtic rituals | Visit Wales

The Mari Lwyd | Wales.com

Mari Lwyd - Wikipedia

Videos:

Historic Video: https://youtu.be/G_xFo6Hifzk
Modern Celebration: https://youtu.be/6ptel9C3Zhg
Information on Mari Lwyd: https://youtu.be/YU5pk-Hc758