The Mari Lwyd is the horse-figure carried from door to door during the Christmas season. The Mari is joined by a group of boys and men who all take part in an 'ad lib' singing contest between ...

The household that allows Mari entry is said to have good luck for the year. Welsh translations of Mari Lwyd vary from Grey Mare, to Grey Mane and Grey Mary, with many academics connecting Mari to ...

during the annual Welsh Mari Lwyd traditional wassail on January 18, 2025. AFP PHOTO "It's a celebration of life, nature and the community," said amateur folk dancer Richard Worrin who helped ...