Mark appeared as a guest expert on BBC Radio Wales on December 15, 2024, at 6 PM to explore the fascinating world of festive folklore and spine-tingling Christmas ghosts with Rob Phillips.
This special seasonal episode was a seasonal look at the sometimes eerie traditions of Wales during the holiday season. There was even an exclusive Mari Lwyd clip unearthed from the archives!
If you love folklore, ghost stories, or just learning about the culture of Christmas, give it a listen!
Uncover the Magic and Mystery of Welsh Christmas Traditions
Mark, a leading speaker on Welsh folklore and the paranormal, delved into a wide range of captivating topics, including:
- Mari Lwyd: The eerie tradition of the grey mare that knocks on doors at Christmas.
- Hunting the Wren: A strange and ancient ritual that once involved capturing a bird.
- The Castle Hotel in Neath’s Ghosts: The chilling tales of ghostly encounters on Christmas Eve.
- Cardiff’s Christmas Poltergeists: What happens when a pesky poltergeists targets your family home?
Why should I listen?
Whether you’re a folklore enthusiast or someone who enjoys a good ghost story by the fire, Mark’s storytelling, combined with rare archive footage of the Mari Lwyd in action, brings these tales to life in a way that is both informative and entertaining.
How to listen
The episode aired on BBC Radio Wales on December 15 at 6 PM. If you didn’t catch it live, don’t worry! You can listen online here via BBC Sounds, where it will be available for 30 days after broadcast.
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