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Calennig means a New Years gift or celebration. It also involves children visiting their neighbours to sing New Year wishes and receive treats or money as a reward. The term 'calennig' originates from the Welsh word 'calan' (meaning New Year's Day).
In Cwm Gwaun, a valley in Pembrokeshire near to Fishguard, New Year is celebrated on 13th January, a celebration known as Hen Galan!! This small valley stuck with the Julian calendar at the time when most of the rest of the world moved to the Gregorian calendar.
Welsh for Happy New Year is "Blwyddyn Newydd Dda", literally Year New Good!!
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