Wales has a long list of traditions surrounding celebrating a new year, with “first footing”, Hen Galan and everything in between. The traditions are a way to embrace history, to be thankful for the past year, and, for many, to look forward to a fresh start. Welsh traditions such as Mari Lwyd almost disappeared in the 1900s but have made their way back all over Wales and stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and celebration in…

  Residents of Wales are being urged to be more adventurous in 2019, with results from a survey revealing that 27 per cent haven’t tried something new in more than a year. The results also showed the average Welsh person tried something new every 20 weeks, making them the UK’s least adventurous region. The average Brit tries something new every 15 weeks. The stats are revealed in new research from Boundless, the events and experiences club for public sector workers,…