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An ancient Welsh tradition celebrating the New Year is being celebrated. This year Welsh language promoters Hunaniaith and Mentrau Iaith Cymru are raising awareness of the Welsh tradition of Y Mari Lwyd. They have created an entertaining video, and a fun activity pack for children. Y Fari Lwyd is the skull of a horse which has been decorated with colourful ribbons and a white sheet. Often attached to a pole the Y Fari Llwyd would be paraded around Welsh villages and towns to persuade the earth to wake from the deep sleep of winter, visiting pubs and homes. It was traditional for YF ari Llwyd and the visiting party to be invited in by householders to enjoy refreshments.