Mari Lwyd
One of the most well-known Welsh customs is the Mari Lwyd, meaning 'Grey Mare', a horse-figure carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during the Christmas season, come and see her cause her usual mischief at Dinefwr.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us for a warming drink, music, and a mischievous Mari. When Mari and her group get to Newton House, they will sing Welsh language songs or wassails, and indulge in a ritual called pwnco: an exchange of rude rhymes with the person who lives there. If the Mari and her gang get entry, the household is said to have good luck for the year. The Mari is well-known to be mischievous – trying to steal things and the chase people she likes – as she goes about her bidding.
Join us for mischief and fun!
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
Meet at the front of the house.
- What to bring and wear
Cosy clothes, but be warned Mari has a penchant for stealing hats...
- Accessibility
The event will all take place on the ground floor of the house.
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