Calennig celebrated on January 13 every year, is the Welsh tradition of celebrating and welcoming the New Year. Did you know that ‘Calennig’ is a Welsh word that is derived from the Latin word ‘kalends’ which translates to ‘the first day of the month’? While many countries have adopted the Gregorian calendar, a village in Wales, known as Cwm Gwaun, is still using the Julian calendar — hence celebrating New Year 13 days later. Nonetheless, the celebration was, and still is spectacular! On Calennig, people of Wales exchange gifts, sweets, or even money with their family and friends to welcome the new year on a good note.
Tuollaista ulkomailla. Onneksi moinen ilmiö on harvinainen. Olisihan se esimerkiksi logipaperin osalta melkoista tuhlausta, jos päiväys pitäisi laittaa useamman kalenterin mukaan. Kokoonnutaan Nos Fawrth:in eli tiistai-illan piristykseksi ilmoitettuihin koordinaatteihin harjoittamaan geolöpinää. Miittailu tapahtuu sisätiloissa, joten vallitseva säätila ei pääse vaikuttamaan miittailumukavuuteen. Croeso!