The Mari Lwyd (Welsh: Y Fari Lwyd, [1] [ə ˈvaːri ˈlʊi̯d] ⓘ) is a wassailing folk custom founded in South Wales and elsewhere. The tradition entails the use of an eponymous hobby horse which is made from a horse's skull mounted on a pole and carried by an individual hidden under a sheet.

Matilda Alice Victoria Wood (12 February 1870 – 7 October 1922), professionally known as Marie Lloyd (/ ˈmɑːri / [1]), was an English music hall singer, comedian and musical theatre actress.

Jude Rogers steps into one of Wales' most eerie midwinter traditions and uncovers the origins and regional variations of the Mari Lwyd. You'll never forget the moment you first see a Mari Lwyd. She has lights or baubles for eyes. Her mane is …

Jun 14, 2014 · What is the Mari Lwyd? One of the most well-known Welsh customs is the Mari Lwyd, meaning 'Grey Mare', a horse-figure carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during the Christmas season.

Nov 30, 2022 · Mari Lwyd is the name given to a wassailing folk custom that involves a giant horse’s skull carried from house to house. It takes place in parts of Wales during the festive season. The horse’s head is decorated with ribbons and the person carrying the head is hidden under a cloak, with a pole to control the horse’s jaw.

Marie Lloyd (born Feb. 12, 1870, London—died Oct. 7, 1922, London) was the foremost English music-hall artiste of the late 19th century, who became well known in the London, or Cockney, low comedy then popular. She first appeared in 1885 at the …

Marie Lloyd was an English music hall singer, known by her stage name Matilda Alice Victoria Wood. She was popular for her performances in the music halls, where her ability to make even the most innocent songs seductive often led to clashes with the guardians of public morality.

THE MARI LWYD (in Welsh, Y Fari Lwyd) is one of the strangest and most ancient of a number of customs with which people in Glamorgan and Gwent used to mark the passing of the darkest days of midwinter.

Sep 5, 2024 · Welcome to a fascinating exploration of the Mari Lwyd, a captivating and enigmatic Christmastime tradition that has deep roots in Welsh folklore. The Mari Lwyd, or "Gray Mare" in English, is a centuries-old custom that continues to intrigue and …

21 hours ago · Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Kenneth M. Lloyd, II, whom she married on June 13, 1959. Dr. Kenneth M. Lloyd, II, passed away on November 4, 2016.