Welsh for Happy New Year

Welsh for Happy New Year is "Blwyddyn Newydd Dda".

Related Welsh Words

• Nos Galan - New Years Eve.
• Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
• Wishing you a Happy New Year - Gan ddymuno Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi (or i ti to someone you know well).
• Happy New Year and best wishes for 2025 - Blwyddyn Newydd Dda a dymuniadau gorau ar gyfer 2025.

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What is Calennig

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).

New Year's Day in Pembrokeshire, 13th January

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.

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