Learn all about Hen Galan, why it's celebrated, when to celebrate and the traditions that are still alive today.

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 an …

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 12, 2023 · A small community in Pembrokeshire will be holding its annual new year celebrations on January 14, or Hen Galan as it is known in Welsh.

Inhabitants of the Gwaun Valley in North Pembrokeshire still celebrate the New Year of the Julian Calendar, a calendar which was abolished in Britain in 1752 (hence Hen Galan: the Old First Day).

Jan 1, 2025 · Some parts of Wales celebrate New Year's Eve on a day called Hen Galan, which takes place in January - find out about the Welsh tradition.

Jan 13, 2025 · Hen Galan is a celebration of resilience, community, and tradition that defies the tyranny of time. Visiting Cwm Gwaun during this timeless festival offers a rare glimpse into …

13 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.

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 tradition …

3 days ago · The mythical ghostly horse-figure, Mari Lwyd, will return to Aberystwyth next Friday to celebrate Yr Hen Galan - of the Old New Year. The Mari Lwyd custom in Wales dates back to …