Stars and Ribbons

Winter Wassailing in Wales

(Author) Rhiannon Ifans
Format: Paperback
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This study identifies and discusses the various forms of winter wa ssailing found in Wales, in times past and present. It focuses spe cifically on the poetry performed at the celebration of several ri tuals held at Christmas, the turn of the year, and on Twelfth Nigh t, which aspired to improve the productivity of the land, the anim al kingdom, and the human race.

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Publisher:
University of Wales Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781786838247
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
Feb. 15, 2022

Rhiannon Ifans

Rhiannon Ifans is a Welsh novelist known for her best-selling novel "The Secret Garden of Snowdonia." Her lyrical prose and vivid descriptions transport readers to the magical landscapes of Wales. Ifans' work celebrates the beauty of her homeland and its rich storytelling tradition, making her a beloved figure in Welsh literature.

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