Why do the people of Cwm Gwaun in South Wales celebrate the New Year on 13th January?
Village of Cwm Gwaun [courtesy of Wikipedia]
In 1752 Britain changed the calendar to come into line with the rest of Europe.
Eleven days were lost and from that time the New Year began on 1st January.
But in Cwm Gwaun they have maintained their New Year celebration according to the old calendar.
The video below shows how the villagers, especially the children, enjoy this tradition.
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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! (Happy New Year!)
