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Christmas in Wales traditionally involved singing Plygain, toffee-making and torch processions. [23] 26 December Boxing Day / Saint Stephen's Day: Statutory Boxing Day or St. Stephen's Day is known as Gŵyl San Steffan in Welsh. [24] 31 December New Year's Eve: Observed New year's eve in Wales includes attending pantomimes, theatre shows and ...
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Good Friday and Christmas Day are common law holidays, having been customary holidays since time immemorial. [5]The first official bank holidays were named in the Bank Holidays Act 1871, introduced by Liberal politician and banker Sir John Lubbock. [5]
Urdd National Eisteddfod 2017 Entrance Hay festival [6] Urdd National Eisteddfod (location changes) [7] Inside Out festival (Bute Park, Cardiff) [5] FOCUS Wales [5] Gwyl Fach y Fro (Barry Island) [8] Balter Festival [5] In it Together Festival (Margam, Port Talbot) [9]
Here is a full list of all December holidays and observances in 2022 besides Christmas. You'll find national, federal and religious dates for your calendar.
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Saint Stephen's Day in Wales is known as Gŵyl San Steffan, celebrated every year on 26 December. One ancient Welsh custom, discontinued in the 19th century, included bleeding of livestock and "holming" by beating with holly branches of late risers and female servants. The ceremony reputedly brought good luck.
The First Sunday of Advent: 27 November – 3 December; The Second Sunday of Advent: 4–10 December; The Third Sunday of Advent: 11–17 December; The Fourth Sunday of Advent: 18–24 December; Christmas Day: 25 December; The (First) Sunday of Christmas: 26–31 December; The Epiphany of our Lord: 6 January; The Presentation of Christ: 2 February