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To understand how New Year traditions came into existence – especially in the British Isles – is to explore a complex ...
While the Times Square ball drop and Southern-style black-eyed peas might be all-American, the UK has its own quirky ...
The first sign that Wales — a small country on the west coast of Great Britain — is different from its neighbors is its flag. A red dragon, proudly strutting over a green and white background, is an ...
NORTH WALES – This time of year, traditions tend to mark the holiday season – without the regular festivities the holidays wouldn’t be the same. As always, North Penn Volunteer Fire Company hosted its ...
Uncovering the many-layered history of South Wales, Hannah Pezzack’s essay explores the intersections of industry, ecological transformation, and mystical traditions that still endure. Journeying to ...
We explore Welsh New Year traditions with cultural historian Mark Rees, hear winter walking inspiration from Nia Lloyd Knott, and visit an award-winning hill farm in Breconshire. Show more We welcome ...