小屋和特尔莫尔灯塔，兰德温岛，威尔士，英国 Cottage with Tŵr Mawr Lighthouse in the background, Ynys Llanddwyn, Wales (© Westend61 on Offset/Shutterstock)

“威尔士”祝你新年快乐！ 'Welsh' you a Happy Hen Galan!

威尔士新年快乐！

谁说新年一定要在1月1日？在威尔士，1月13日，人们会“时钟倒转”庆祝盖兰节，也就是“旧新年”。在这一传统中，“Calennig”（意为“新年礼物”）起着核心作用，将庆典与儒略历时代的风俗相连接。尽管1582年世界大部分地区改用格里高利历，但威尔士的一些地区依然坚持旧传统。在传统上，这一天会有孩子们挨家挨户拜访，唱歌送祝福，以此换取硬币、食物或糖果等礼物。其中一大特色是用丁香装饰的苹果，它们并非用来食用，而是象征好运与繁荣的装饰品。

尽管这些古老的传统在威尔士部分地区有所演变，但“Calennig”的精神依然存在。像威尔士的首都卡迪夫这样的城市已将这一庆典演变成了大型活动，包括烟花表演、集市和社区聚会。如果你的新年目标在1月13日已经动摇，“Calennig ”便为你提供了一个”重启“的机会。何不感受威尔士的魔力？举杯庆祝慢生活，或前往兰德温岛，欣赏这里的灯塔与小屋，这正是今天图片的拍摄地。毕竟，在威尔士，庆祝永远不嫌晚！

Happy Welsh New Year!

Who says New Year's Day has to be on January 1? In Wales, the clocks turn back—figuratively—to celebrate Hen Galan, or the 'Old New Year,' on January 13. As part of this tradition, Calennig, meaning 'New Year's gift' in Welsh, plays a central role, linking the celebration to customs from the Julian calendar era. Even after most of the world switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1582, some Welsh communities clung to their old ways. Traditionally, the day involves children going door-to-door, singing songs, and offering good wishes in exchange for gifts like coins, food, or sweets. A unique feature is its clove-decorated apples. These aren't for snacking, though; they're miniature symbols of luck and prosperity.

While these old traditions have evolved in some parts of Wales, the spirit of Calennig thrives. Cities like Cardiff, the capital of Wales, have transformed the celebration into large-scale events, complete with fireworks, markets, and community gatherings. If your New Year's resolutions are already wobbling by January 13, Calennig offers a do-over. So why not embrace a little Welsh magic? Raise a toast to the joys of taking things slow or visit Ynys Llanddwyn for its lighthouse and cottages, featured in today's image. After all, in Wales, it's never too late to celebrate.

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