Calennig
Americannoun
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a Welsh tradition where, on New Year's Day, children went door to door with a decorated apple and singing a song to request a gift of money or food in exchange for good luck.
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in Welsh tradition, a New Year's gift given to children often in the form of food or small amounts of money.
Example Sentences
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As back-up to Cardiff's annual Calennig event, the Millennium Stadium will be used as a makeshift hospital.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2010
Cardiff's Calennig celebrations will culminate with a firework display welcoming in 2011 Towns and cities around Wales are gearing up for this year's New Year's Eve celebrations.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2010
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