- Mari Lwyd - Wikipedia
The Mari Lwyd ( meri lʊid ; Welsh: Y Fari Lwyd, [1] [ə ˈvaːri ˈlʊi̯d] ⓘ) is a wassailing folk custom in South Wales The tradition entails the use of an eponymous hobby horse which is made from a horse's skull mounted on a pole and carried by an individual hidden under a sheet
- The Mari Lwyd | Wales. com
In the darkest months of the Welsh year, a white horse appears: the mysterious, menacing Mari Lwyd Jude Rogers steps into one of Wales' most eerie midwinter traditions and uncovers the origins and regional variations of the Mari Lwyd
- Mari Lwyd: Wales’ skeletal Christmas horse - Sky HISTORY
The Mari Lwyd, Wales’ Christmas horse, is a somewhat similar fantastical animal But unlike the mythical Yule Cat or Krampus, the mischievous Mari Lwyd is a being that you might really see on your doorstep one frosty night in the south of Wales
- Each Christmas, the Welsh Try to Outsmart a Horse Skull Puppet
One seasonal specimen that’s more likely to inspire nightmares than visions of sugar plums is the Mari Lwyd of South Wales, a festive, skeletal horse spirit with a penchant for rhymes
- The tradition of Mari Lwyd: origins and modern-day celebrations
Amidst the rolling hills and misty valleys of Wales, a peculiar figure draped in folklore and mystery makes its appearance each winter: Mari Lwyd With its horse skull adorned with ribbons and bells, this centuries-old tradition bridges the gap between ancient customs and modern-day celebrations
- Mari Lwyd, a Welsh Christmas Tradition | Museum Wales
What is the Mari Lwyd? One of the most well-known Welsh customs is the Mari Lwyd, meaning 'Grey Mare', a horse-figure carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during the Christmas season
- The Winter Horse Who Wouldn’t Die
This is the Mari Lwyd (most often pronounced as Mary Lloyd but heard with several variations), a custom first recorded in print around 1800 but believed to be far older, with roots twisting into the deep, tangled forests of folklore Knock, knock! Just the Mari Lwyd with a gang of revelers—open up… )Photo: Urdd Derwyddon Môn)
- Mari Lwyd: Wales’ Eeriest and Most Entertaining Yuletide Tradition
What Is Mari Lwyd? Mari Lwyd, meaning “Grey Mare” in Welsh, is a midwinter custom where a horse’s skull is mounted on a pole, decorated with ribbons and bells, and paraded around by a group of revellers
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