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Mini Crossword: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Bestsellers Sally GeorgeSally is a proud wife of a Welshman, editor & writer of Welsh Histories. She’s all about stories—that shout ‘anything Welsh.’ Drop her an email if you have an advice, insight, experience, or a story to share. welshhistories.co.uk
A Welsh Lullaby So Old it Remembers Animals Now Extinct
Did you know that there exists a Welsh language lullaby which dates back well over a thousand years? Pais Dinogad (English: Dinogad’s Smock) is a lullaby believed to have been first written down sometime in the 7th century, though it is very probable that it had already been verbal for centuries at this point. The…
Charming Welsh Gifts That Bring a Smile to Everyone You Love
These charming Welsh gifts add a touch of Cymru to your holidays, making them extra special and bringing a smile to someone you love. #1. This adorable red dragon is as welsh as your smile. Whether as a toy for your welsh-born child or a gift to share your love for Cymru, it’s sure to…
29 Letters and 4,000 Years Tell the Story of the Welsh Alphabet
When I first encountered Welsh road signs, I thought, “Where are the vowels?” But as I’ve come to learn, the Welsh alphabet holds the secret to understanding this beautiful, ancient language. ‘Yr Wyddor Gymraeg. The Welsh alphabet and basic pronunciation. Cymraeg (Welsh) can seem complex. After all, it has spent roughly 4,000 years evolving. What…
Six Historic Welsh Houses That Tell a Story
I’ve always been fascinated by Welsh houses, each one holding a piece of history. Here’s a compilation of those