New Year’s Folklore of Wales podcast: From the Mari Lwyd to Calennig, Mark Rees explores Welsh New Year’s Eve and Day customs.
Curious Christmas Folklore of Wales: A Ghosts and Folklore of Wales Podcast Christmas Special
It’s Christmas Eve. Time to settle in by the fire, pour a glass of mulled wine, and dive into the […]
The Magical Welsh Christmas Tree: A Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast Christmas special
On Christmas Eve, Welsh folklore tells of a magical Christmas tree that springs to life in the garden of a […]
A Ghost Story for Christmas Eve; or, Festive Spirits at the Haunted Welsh Pub: A Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast Christmas special
There is a Welsh pub which is said to be haunted by many ghosts, which range from the good old “lady in black” to a “headless cavalier.” They are, for most part, seemingly harmless enough, but on Christmas Eve a more troublesome phantom – a pesky poltergeist, you might say – has been known to cause mischief.
Mari Lwyd: The Welsh Christmas Ghost Horse – Secret History and Folklore on the Podcast
Discover the fascinating tradition of the Mari Lwyd, Welsh folklore’s most mysterious Christmas custom, on the Ghosts and Folklore of […]
Mark Rees Brings Welsh Ghost Stories to BBC Radio Wales
Author and folklore expert Mark Rees has recorded a special festive ghost story episode for BBC Radio Wales. Mark explores […]