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
Tradition of the Mari Lwyd - BBC Cymru - YouTube
Welsh myths and legends from King Arthur to Celtic rituals | Visit Wales
Videos:
Historic Video: https://youtu.be/G_xFo6Hifzk
Modern Celebration: https://youtu.be/6ptel9C3Zhg
Information on Mari Lwyd: https://youtu.be/YU5pk-Hc758