The Mari Lwyd makes a welcome appearance in Chepstow.
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The Mari Lwyd and the plygain are two prominent Welsh traditions celebrated over Christmas and the new year.
Nos Galan Gaeaf on October 31 is followed by Calan Gaeaf on November 1 in Wales.
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Nos Galan Gaeaf on October 31 in Wales is steeped in folklore and tradition.
How did Halloween get associated with the spooky?
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A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of the celebration of the dead.
People visiting a Christ sculpture at the Santa Maria Magdalena Church during the Holy Week in Granada, Spain.
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Prayers and symbols have the power to bind people together, writes a religion scholar, and so it is important to understand the history and context of Good Friday prayers.
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The high-stakes atmosphere of professional football means managers have to think smart to succeed. Emotional intelligence could be the smartest move they have.
Brendan Rodgers left Celtic at a crucial point in their campaign to win the ‘treble treble’.
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Compared to its English neighbour, Scotland is a much more complex case, and it’s all about history – and money.
‘All for one …’
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Bio-banding is all the rage as youth football seeks to make the most of young talent. Here’s why we shouldn’t get carried away.
Beitar Jerusalem fans in action.
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Celtic and St Etienne are both in the dock with UEFA over fans waving Palestinian flags at Israeli teams.