Oct 29, 2024 · And so Hen Galan, Welsh for "old New Year", is still marked in the Gwaun Valley. It's so ingrained into the way of life here among the 300-odd inhabitants that even the kids get …

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Hen Galan is a Welsh New Year tradition that takes place in the Cwm Gwaun village in Wales. It’s the locals’ version of New Year, which they celebrate on the 13th of January instead of the 1st …

Jan 1, 2025 · Thus, the tradition of Hen Galan, or old New Year’s Day, was born and is adhered to in this Welsh-speaking area. The customs associated are very much in line with January 1 …

Jan 3, 2025 · In the secluded Gwaun Valley in Wales, time seems to move differently. While most celebrate New Year’s on December 31, this valley honors Hen Galan on January 13, a …

Jan 13, 2024 · Every year it celebrates the Hen Galan (the Old New Year) on 13 January. As part of the village's festivities, children go from house to house singing for money or sweets in a …

Jan 1, 2025 · The date is in January and has a special name - Hen Galan. Most of Wales celebrate New Year's Eve on December 31, but there is a small town in Pembrokeshire that …

Jan 13, 2025 · What Is Hen Galan? Hen Galan (meaning “Old Calendar” in Welsh) is the celebration of New Year’s Day according to the Julian Calendar, which was replaced in Britain …

9 hours ago · Hen Galan (Orthodox New Year) refers to Welsh New Year's celebrations held on January 13th, in line with the old Julian calendar.

9 hours ago · Alongside Hen Galan is Calennig, a tradition rooted in the Welsh word for 'New Year's gift.' Children lead the festivities with decorated apples—fruit studded with cloves, …