Pennod 33 Dal Ati: Bore Da

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-Hello and welcome to Bore Da

-on Christmas Eve morning.

-Are you ready for the big day...

-..or are you like me

-and still buying presents?

-Whatever you're doing today,

-there's one thing's for certain...

-..we've got a very festive

-Bore Da for you this morning.

-Gerallt celebrates some

-Welsh festive traditions.

-Elin Fflur samples Welsh CDs

-that have reached our shops...

-..ahead of the big day.

-The S4C Ralio+ presenter,

-Hana Medi joins me in the studio.

-Our testing panel sample mince pies.

-We also hear the three finalists

-in the Christmas Carol Competition.

-Grab a cuppa, put your feet up and

-relax before the big day tomorrow.

-We start with a look at the

-latest Welsh CDs in the shops...

-..ahead of Christmas Day.

-If you haven't finished

-your Christmas shopping...

-..listen very carefully

-as we've got a few ideas for you.

-We're a lucky nation as we have

-an abundance of talented musicians.

-Once again this year, there's

-a range of fantastic music...

-..that's been released

-ahead of the festive season.

-There's everything from folk to pop

-and there's even a brass band.

-The Llareggub Brass Band releases

-its fourth CD this Christmas.

-We have guest musicians

-including Osian from Candelas...

-..Ed Holden, Lisa Jen

-and Alys Williams.

-This year, there are

-new releases by several duos.

-# Where did you get the talent

-of filling hearts with pure love? #

-Gethin and Glesni are a new duo

-from the Nantlle Valley.

-Their new album is called Talsarn.

-Harmoneli is another duo and Karen

-was part of the Mon Heli duo...

-..but has teamed up with Gareth to

-release an album called O'r Galon.

-Deuawdau Rhys Meirion 2 comes

-off the back of his popular series.

-Next, we have the famous

-country singer, The Welsh Whisperer.

-He's ready to please his audience

-with his second album.

-# I'm a Mansel Davies lorry

-and nobody's getting passed me #

-One of Wales' favourites,

-Wil Tan is back with a new CD.

-# After feeling

-the beating of your heart #

-The new CD is my eighth album.

-There are a few collaborations with

-songs from Rhys Parry and Bryn Fon.

-I hope it will please my fans

-as much as my previous albums.

-# Good times #

-There are a few traditional

-and nostalgic CDs too.

-# I have a longing for the land #

-Emynau Pantycelyn

-shows the variety of ways...

-..that a person

-can interpret Pantycelyn's hymns.

-It will appeal to the cymanfa,

-choirs, parties and individuals.

-It's a very interesting collection.

-# Take care of yourself,

-take care of yourself #

-Rhannu'r Hen Gyfrinachau features

-the women of the 1960s and 1970s.

-Many will recognize Heather Jones,

-Eleri Llwyd and Rosalind Lloyd.

-This collection was inspired

-by Tudur Owen and Dyl Mei...

-..making a star out of Meinir Lloyd

-and her song, Watshia Di Dy Hun.

-# Take care of yourself

-# Take care of yourself #

-We leave nostalgia for some

-new music from new bands.

-It's great to see new music

-from new bands.

-# After playing with the fire,

-you need a clean slate #

-Gwilym is a brand-new band

-from Anglesey...

-..and they have a new single

-called Llechen Lan.

-The group from Bala, Y Cledrau has

-a new album called Peiriant Ateb.

-Nothing beats some new Christmassy

-songs at this time of year...

-..and Alistair James has composed a

-whole album of new Christmas songs.

-# An elegant tree

-with fine decorations

-# Quiet in the corner #

-Alistair James and Laura Sutton

-have an album of Christmas songs...

-..called Yr Albwm Nadolig!

-You can buy Lowri Evans'

-Y Flwyddyn Ma online.

-Glain Rhys has a single

-called Adre Dros 'Dolig.

-Cadi Gwen also has a single

-called Nadolig Am Ryw Hyd.

-# Let the snow fall down #

-There's a host of brand-new music

-to enjoy over Christmas.

-I hope you find time

-to listen to them all.

-Do your best and I wish you all

-a very merry and musical Christmas!

-Look out for those CDs

-if you're shopping today.

-They sounded great.

-There are many traditions

-associated with Christmas.

-Some families keep

-the same traditions every year.

-One of these families

-are the Puws from Bala.

-Making toffee is one of the

-well-kept traditions at Cystyllen.

-First, Euros, what's in it?

-There's a pound of golden syrup,

-a pound of black treacle...

-..a pound of sugar

-and half a pound of butter.

-Few people buy black treacle

-and golden syrup by the gallon!

-How much toffee

-do you make every Christmas?

-We made about 50 pounds last Friday.

-It's an annual tradition

-that should be kept.

-We used to make it in the evening

-but it's better in the day.

-Your photographs of the day and the

-past years show two large slates.

-Yes, we bring them indoors once a

-year that help the toffee to chill.

-They are quite heavy too.

-It's lucky you only do it

-once a year!

-Do you share it?

-Do you share it?

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-Yes, with friends.

-Does that include me?

-Does that include me?

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-Yes, if you're paying!

-It's wonderful

-that you're keeping this tradition.

-How long have you been making

-this toffee?

-I've been doing it

-since I was a small boy.

-I started with a large lump...

-..and tried not to burn myself.

-You need to be strong

-to make 50 pounds of toffee!

-Yes, and they are lucky

-to have me here.

-It's important to stop the toffee

-from solidifying too quickly.

-What's the secret?

-You need to keep working the toffee

-to prevent any lumps.

-It's delicious too.

-Yes, I could eat it all day!

-Dan Puw offers a warm welcome,

-toffee and music too.

-I couldn't come to Cystyllen

-without mentioning music.

-Yes, the Plygain services

-start in less than a week.

-It started in the 1970s with

-Trefor Edwards from Llanuwchllyn.

-Parties from across Montgomery

-came here and we're still going.

-You're going to give us

-a little rendition tonight.

-What are you singing?

-What are you singing?

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-Let's try Tramwywn.

-Take it away!

-# We travel in meditation on

-the quick wings to Bethlehem

-# To hear the joyous angels

-# To hear the joyous angels

-

-# To hear the joyous angels

-# And the world's armies

-# The angels will sing sweetly and

-joyfully when they see their Lord

-# And we will give praise lovingly

-# And we will give praise lovingly

-

-# And we will give praise lovingly

-# To Jesus, our Saviour #

-# For us, he renounced

-all splendour and fame

-# And for us, his enemies,

-he came down into our world

-# And for us he was born

-in poverty in a poor stable

-# And because of us He bled on the

-cross, amid contempt and ridicule

-# It happened to save a lost

-and cursed wretch like me

-# That Jesus was nailed to

-the cross and shed His blood #

-A fantastic tradition

-and some great singing too.

-Speaking of traditions...

-..Prynhawn Da's carol competition

-is going from strength to strength.

-Welsh primary schools

-compose a Christmas carol.

-The school that came third this year

-is Ysgol Y Felinheli.

-Here's their carol.

-# Small eyes peep

-throughout the night

-# Hoping to hear Santa Claus

-# Small hearts race,

-full of excitement for sunrise

-# Before racing down the stairs,

-well this is the big day

-# After opening the gifts

-we'll have a feast

-# The entire family will come

-and take a seat

-# A large party to follow

-and everyone is smiling widely

-# This is the holiday where we meet

-around the special television

-# I have to ask a question,

-is everyone taking part?

-# The fun and celebrations, but

-is Christmas like this everywhere?

-# Is Christmas like this everywhere?

-# In the hearts of the poor,

-rich, strong and weak?

-# In every corner of the world

-# We'll remember the baby

-in the manger

-# We'll remember the true meaning

-of Christmas in every area

-# A small child prays

-# In a prayer full of praise

-for the King of the World

-# Look up to the heavens

-to see the stars shining brightly

-# He doesn't expect any gifts

-from Santa Claus

-# But he remembers Jesus, Mary's son

-# When he was born to the world

-in a bed of hay

-# No big party,

-but continues to smile proudly

-# With a heart full of love,

-a special love this holiday

-# I have to ask a question,

-is everyone taking part?

-# Here saying thanks for the Lord,

-is Christmas like this everywhere?

-# Is Christmas like this everywhere?

-# In the hearts of the poor,

-rich, strong and weak?

-# In every corner of the world

-# We'll remember the baby

-in the manger

-# We'll remember the true meaning

-of Christmas in every area

-# Is Christmas like this everywhere?

-# In the hearts of the poor,

-rich, strong and weak?

-# In every corner of the world

-# We'll remember the baby

-in the manger

-# We'll remember the true meaning

-of Christmas in every area

-# We'll remember the true meaning

-of Christmas in every area #

-That was wonderful.

-Congratulations to Ysgol Y Felinheli

-for coming third in the competition.

-We hear the schools that came second

-and first later on, so stay tuned.

-In the second part...

-..I chat to the Ralio+ presenter

-and Prynhawn Da reporter, Hana Medi.

-We also meet the latest character at

-Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.

-Our testing panel

-also sample mince pies.

-Don't go far!

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-Welcome back.

-My guest this morning

-is the Ralio+ presenter...

-..and Prynhawn Da reporter,

-Hana Medi.

-Good morning. How are you?

-Thanks for joining us

-on Christmas Eve.

-Are you ready for the big day?

-No, not really, Alun.

-I've got lots of wrapping left to do

-and it very time consuming.

-It takes more time than shopping.

-I'll head home after this

-and wrap everything perfectly.

-I leave everything to the wife!

-It's been a brilliant year for you.

-Yes, it's been a busy year

-and I've been working on Ralio+.

-I've toured Wales

-and visited motoring events.

-I've met lots of people

-and I went to the rally in Spain.

-There was also the Isle of Man,

-including the Wales Rally GB.

-It takes place every year

-in North Wales.

-It was amazing for a Welshman

-to win the rally.

-We had a great time

-at the Wales Rally GB.

-I've enjoyed the entire year

-and it's flown.

-You're also a reporter

-on Prynhawn Da.

-You report on a variety of items but

-tell us about this particular item.

-I recently visited Withybush

-Hospital in Haverfordwest...

-..where a special character

-made its debut appearance.

-A crowd was there

-to welcome this character.

-Being in hospital at Christmas can

-be tough for the staff and patients.

-But it was great to see

-everyone smiling at the hospital.

-Let's take a look at that item.

-Nobody wants to stay in hospital

-at this time of the year.

-However, it's a special day

-at Withybush Hospital.

-It's certain to put a smile

-on the patients' faces.

-Hywel!

-The Hywel Dda charity

-supports the health boards...

-..in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire

-and Pembrokeshire.

-There's a new member of the team.

-It's a special day

-at Withybush Hospital.

-We're launching the charity's

-new mascot, King Hywel.

-It plays on the concept

-of Hywel Dda or Hywel the Good.

-Children from Wolfscastle Community

-Primary School are here to meet him.

-Hywel is the new mascot...

-..who helps children feel happy

-when they are in hospital.

-He's a good man who helps others.

-Hywel is a king.

-He makes people in hospital

-feel happy.

-We've had fun.

-It's a difficult time

-to be in hospital...

-..but Hywel will put a smile

-on the faces of patients.

-Christmas is also a busy period

-for the doctors and nurses.

-It can be a challenging time of year

-but a day like this raises spirits.

-It brings lots of happiness

-to people during a difficult time.

-It's been great for the children

-to see the new mascot, Hywel.

-Today has been lots of fun.

-Staff will spend a lot of time

-at the hospital during Christmas.

-Are you under more pressure?

-We are very busy, just like most

-industries at this time of year.

-Our aim is to discharge patients

-so they can spend time with family.

-Sometimes, this isn't possible so

-we make the best of the situation.

-We provide a service that's the same

-as any other day of the year.

-With less than a week

-before the big day...

-..what do the children

-of Wolfscastle want for Christmas?

-Have you written a Christmas list?

-Have you written a Christmas list?

-

-No, I've forgotten.

-Yes, I have.

-I would like slime.

-I would like slime.

-

-Minecraft Lego.

-I'd like a LOL ball.

-I'd like a LOL ball.

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-A camera.

-Xbox.

-Xbox.

-

-I'd like lots of Lego.

-Match Attax and a football.

-On the computer, there's a book for

-when you've been naughty and good.

-Have you been naughty or good?

-Have you been naughty or good?

-

-I haven't checked yet!

-I'd like a DVD for my Xbox.

-I'd like a DVD for my Xbox.

-

-I'd also like slime.

-You've all been incredibly good...

-..so I hope Father Christmas

-brings everything you've asked for.

-Here's some chocolate to share

-with the other pupils and teachers.

-Merry Christmas to you.

-Merry Christmas to you.

-

-Merry Christmas.

-It's difficult for everyone who

-works in a hospital at Christmas...

-..so I'd like to give you

-a box of chocolates.

-Share them with the staff

-and a merry Christmas to you.

-That was great.

-Did you bring me any chocolate?

-No, I'm sure you'll eat

-plenty during Christmas!

-You must enjoy reporting

-on these stories.

-I love travelling around Wales

-and meeting new people.

-It's great to hear their stories...

-..and go to places

-I've never visited.

-There's also a special

-Christmas edition of Ralio+.

-On 27 December, you can watch

-a documentary about Elfyn Evans...

-..who won the Wales Rally GB.

-It follows his life and we hear

-about his diet, training...

-..and meet his family.

-It's on 27 December on S4C.

-Do you want to wish

-merry Christmas to someone?

-Yes, a merry Christmas to my niece,

-Efa who is two-and-a-half years old.

-I hope Santa calls tonight

-and leaves her lots of presents.

-Merry Christmas to you.

-Some important news has reached us.

-Father Christmas

-has reached New Zealand.

-He's on way!

-One of Father Christmas'

-favourite foods is mince pies.

-Remember to leave one out for him

-tonight.

-If you haven't bought

-any mince pies yet...

-..the Prynhawn Da testing panel

-can tell us which mince pies to buy.

-Number one is next to Bronwen.

-Have another taste if you want.

-Sample it again.

-What do you think of that mince pie,

-Bronwen?

-Do you like mince pies?

-It was quite dry

-and lacked a lot of filling.

-There's a lot of sugar

-on the mince pie.

-How much do you give it out of ten?

-How much do you give it out of ten?

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-Six.

-I'd give it five out of ten.

-What about you, Dr Ann?

-I think the mince is quite rich,

-so I'd give a seven.

-That's 18 points

-for our first mince pie.

-What about the second mince pie?

-Huw can sample it first.

-Bronwen has had time

-to swallow hers.

-I'm sure that's from

-Marks and Spencer.

-Why do you think that?

-The pastry is delicious

-and it isn't too dry.

-The pastry melts in your mouth.

-It isn't sticky.

-I like that one.

-I agree with Huw

-and I'd give it eight out of ten.

-Eight out of ten from Dr Ann.

-Eight out of ten from Dr Ann.

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-Eight from me.

-Nine.

-Those are good marks.

-Let's move on

-to the third mince pie.

-Have a sip of water first.

-The second mince pie

-is the favourite so far.

-The plates were a lot more

-presentable before the break.

-Huw did a great job

-of arranging them.

-What do you think, Dr Ann?

-The pasty is quite crisp

-and I quite like it.

-Marks out of ten?

-I'd give an eight.

-Bronwen?

-I think seven.

-It was too crispy for me.

-I think seven too. I agree that

-the pastry is a lot more crispy.

-That's 22 points.

-The winner is the second plate.

-The mince pie is from Iceland

-and costs 1.89.

-That's 31p per mince pie.

-It's 1.89 for a box of six.

-The third mince pie came from Asda.

-It's 1.50 for a box of six.

-That's 25p per mince pie.

-The mince pie that came last

-is from Tesco.

-It's the most expensive here

-at 2 for six or 33p per pie.

-Iceland wins

-and is also the cheapest here.

-It's time to hear the second carol

-in our Christmas Carol Competition.

-Enjoy Ysgol Gynradd Dolbadarn

-Primary School singing their carol.

-# In a poor stable in Bethlehem

-# A baby was born the King of Heaven

-# In the shadow of the night,

-a star smiled above his head

-# And a host of pure angels

-echoed around the heavens

-# A white star

-# That shone above his manger

-# A white star

-# Guided everyone together

-# White star, white star

-# We give our praise to him

-# The bells of heaven

-will ring out in unity

-# They crossed the hills

-on their journey

-# Wise Men and shepherds

-on their journey

-# They came to the baby

-and gave expensive gifts

-# In the light of the star

-that guided them to the manger

-# A white star

-# That shone above his manger

-# A white star

-# Guided everyone together

-# White star, white star

-# We give our praise to him

-# The bells of heaven

-will ring out in unity

-# Make sure you smile on us today

-# Give us your strength

-and hope for a better life

-# Give us light during terrible wars

-# To live together

-# Be it close or far

-# A white star

-# That shone above his manger

-# A white star

-# Guided everyone together

-# White star, white star

-# We give our praise to him

-# The bells of heaven

-will ring out in unity

-# The bells of heaven

-will ring out in unity #

-That was wonderful.

-Congratulations to Ysgol Dolbadarn.

-That's all for now

-but in the next part...

-..canapes are on the menu

-in the Prynhawn Da kitchen.

-We also fill our stocking

-with a selection of Welsh reads.

-See you in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-Next we're in the kitchen

-for some festive canapes.

-Enjoy.

-The secret is to make a tasty canape

-that doesn't take much preparation.

-You don't want anything that creates

-lots of washing up and greasy pans.

-It's the time to turn

-to the supermarkets...

-..for ready-made foods

-that make life easier.

-And something that

-won't fill you up.

-Yes, you still want

-to enjoy the main meal.

-Our first example is granola.

-It's a favourite among reindeers

-especially Rudolph!

-He enjoys eating granola.

-Buy ordinary granola

-but make it special...

-..by adding dried cranberries

-and some chocolate.

-I've added a sprinkle of

-white chocolate stars...

-..and topped with edible glitter.

-You're allowed to have chocolate

-in the morning on Christmas Day.

-Yes, of course.

-On Christmas Morning.

-Place it in a tall dish

-to show it off...

-..instead of an ordinary bowl.

-Serve it with a jug of milk

-and dress with fresh fruit.

-You can prepare the night before.

-I've mentioned Bircher muesli.

-It's the porridge that

-you soak overnight.

-Place some porridge in a bowl.

-Pour in some orange or apple juice.

-Use the zest of a satsuma

-to add some festive flavour.

-Add some cinnamon

-and leave that to soak overnight.

-The following morning

-place it in a decorative dish...

-..and serve with Greek yoghurt.

-Decorate the side

-with some fresh fruit...

-..like red or pink grapefruit,

-topped with some nuts and honey.

-I could eat it now!

-Everyone likes fresh fruit.

-It won't fill you either.

-You don't have to place it

-in a dish.

-Place it on one plate,

-so everyone can help themselves.

-You can also pour

-some orange juice over it.

-There's also bucks fizz.

-Pick it up at the shop if you

-haven't got time to make juice.

-Pour it into the glasses

-for a fuss-free option.

-You've cooked something

-on this plate.

-Many people like scrambled eggs

-and smoked salmon for Christmas.

-It takes time to prepare the toast,

-so I've opted for blinis.

-Blinis are mini pancakes.

-But these larger ones

-are for breakfast.

-You can buy them prepared

-and heat them in the oven.

-Served them topped

-with scrambled egg.

-Plate them up

-and let everyone help themselves.

-You don't have serve everyone

-individually.

-You can heat them

-in the microwave too.

-Place them on a plate on top of a

-saucepan of water and cover in foil.

-Decorate them with some lemon

-and green herbs.

-There's also shop-bought pancakes.

-You can make them if you've

-got time on Christmas Morning.

-No, I'll buy them!

-I've also opted for fruit in liqueur

-such as brandy or Cointreau.

-There's also mandarins in Cointreau.

-They sell a lot of these

-at Christmas.

-I've got some cherries in liqueur.

-Top the pancakes with this,

-creme fraiche or cream.

-Mandarins in brandy

-go well these pancakes...

-..just as long as

-you're not driving!

-Oven baked foods

-are also great for Christmas.

-There's a selection of croissants

-and pain aux raisins.

-There are also special ones

-that you can freeze.

-Pull them out of the freezer

-when needed so you don't waste them.

-Serve them in a basket

-so everyone can help themselves.

-You could also get

-an unexpected visitor.

-It can happen at times.

-You may have stocked up your

-cupboards, fridge or freezer.

-The crackers act as a base here.

-Take a cracker

-and a slice of cucumber...

-..one prawn and top with

-some Marie Rose sauce.

-It's like a prawn cocktail

-on a cracker.

-That's easy to make.

-If you've pate in the fridge...

-..serve it with some bread

-and top with gherkins.

-For a vegetarian option,

-use goats' or soft cheese.

-You can spoon some chutney

-on top of it.

-You can also top it with

-some thinly sliced beetroot.

-If like me you've left Christmas

-shopping until the last minute...

-..what about buying

-some Welsh books as gifts?

-Here are a few last-minute ideas.

-Gwasg Carreg Gwalch has a variety

-of books for everyone at Christmas.

-Mari Gwilym

-is a fantastic storyteller.

-She recalls some humorous memories

-including dark fictional stories.

-It's the perfect book to enjoy

-with a cup of tea on the sofa.

-There are lots of books from Y Lolfa

-this Christmas.

-There are novels,

-ghost stories by Mihangel Morgan...

-..and a contemporary novel

-by Dan Edwards.

-Gwasg y Bwthyn has two new novels

-for your Christmas stocking.

-Cwcw has been written by the

-popular author, Marlyn Samuel.

-We also have Porth y Byddar

-by Manon Eames.

-Manon is best known for being

-an actress and scriptwriter...

-..but this is her first novel.

-There's nothing better than

-receiving a new book for Christmas.

-Gwasg Gomer

-has a variety of new books.

-Christmas is all about food...

-..and there are all sorts of recipes

-in the Bwyd Beca book.

-Sbrigyn o Gelyn Coch is a collection

-of William Owen's works.

-It's the perfect stocking filler.

-It's a humorous book that's

-the perfect size for wrapping.

-Christmas wouldn't be the same

-without a few autobiographies.

-We have two unique autobiographies

-from Ffion Dafis and Dewi Llwyd.

-Christmas is a time to remember.

-Idris Reynolds has written Cofio Dic

-which won the Book of the Year.

-It should be in everyone's stocking.

-Aled Sam's book is called

-100 Lle i'w Gweld Cyn Brexit.

-It's the ideal gift for someone who

-enjoys travelling or the idea of it!

-We have gifts for people

-of all ages.

-Darluniau o Gymru is by Wyn Mel

-and there's Blodau Cymru.

-We have the Y Selar book

-for the youngsters.

-For the older children, we have

-Straeon Nos Da i Bob Rebel o Ferch.

-It's a very special book that

-reveals the stories of our heroines.

-Gawn Ni Stori? is a new edition

-of John Owen Huws' popular book.

-It's the perfect book for

-children and adults of all ages.

-The fantastic illustrations

-by Dori Spikes completes this book.

-For the children, we have the

-wonderful hardback, Merch y Mel.

-It's part of the new

-Maes y Mes series.

-We also have new books in the

-popular Na Nel and Cyw series.

-Finally, we have a little something

-for the younger children.

-It's Sion Corn a'r Anrheg Gorau Un

-by Tudur Dylan Jones.

-Gwasg Carreg Gwalch

-also have two autobiographies...

-..by Irfon Williams

-and Alun Wyn Bevan.

-Linda Plethyn's memoirs

-are put to music.

-Myfanwy Alexander and John Alwyn

-Griffiths have detective novels.

-There's something for everyone.

-Enjoy Christmas

-and enjoy lots of reading.

-Merry Christmas to you all

-from everyone at Gwasg y Bwthyn.

-There's some great books

-available for Christmas.

-It's our final break next.

-In the final part...

-..we attend a special

-Plygain service in Cwmamman.

-We also hear the winning carol

-in our Christmas Carol Competition.

-See you in a couple of minutes.

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-Subtitles

-Welcome back.

-Have you heard of the word, Plygain?

-Plygain is a traditional

-Welsh Christmas service...

-..held in a church or chapel.

-The service takes place in

-the early hours of the morning...

-..by candlelight.

-The services are very special.

-We've got a taste of a Plygain

-service in the Cwmamman area.

-# The lull of the wind

-# The lull of the wind

-# As it passes the door

-# Mary is on her bed of straw

-# Gazing at her sweet baby #

-Christmas is a time of year that

-is full of tradition and memories.

-One of my lasting traditions

-and sweetest of memories...

-..is getting up early and walking by

-torchlight to Hen Bethel Chapel...

-..for the special service on

-Christmas morning called Plygain.

-In the Amman Valley,

-we say "Lan i'r Bilgen!"

-# "Sleep until the break of day" #

-The chapel has been here

-since the 18th century...

-..and that's when they started

-the Plygain on Christmas morning.

-It's an ancient Welsh tradition and

-we'll keep it forever in this area.

-"In the sixth month, the angel

-Gabriel was sent from God."

-When I was a girl, we lived

-on the other side of the fields...

-..so we walked across the fields

-carrying our tilley lamp.

-We'd meet other children and walk

-together and that was 60 years ago!

-Meirion Evans led the Plygain

-from World War II onwards.

-After Meirion's death, his nephew,

-Lyndon, jumped to the task...

-..and I took over when he retired.

-"Hen Fethel Chapel looks bare

-but so is the Black Mountain

-"Within its whitewashed walls

-is perfect peace

-"The same old fire,

-the same old pews

-"The same old pulpit where saints

-spoke of the miracles of God."

-This is when Christmas

-starts for me.

-I invite my friends and there's

-a wonderful Christmassy atmosphere.

-"O come, all ye faithful,

-joyful and triumphant.

-"O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem."

-It's wonderful and I've come here

-since I was a child with my family.

-We'd come in wellington boots with

-little light and even in the snow.

-It was fantastic

-and one of my favourite memories.

-It's a family tradition in Cwmamman.

-I started as a child

-and carried it into my teens.

-It's wonderful

-with an incredible atmosphere.

-# "Look at the Wise Men" #

-"Jesus, he is. The true Son of God,

-Friend and Redeemer of humankind."

-You get up in the middle

-of the night to get here.

-As the service ends, the sun rises

-and shines through the windows.

-It's wonderful on Christmas morning

-and you might have some snow too!

-# "Sleep, sleep, my dear child..." #

-There's something about it as if

-you've been once, you'll come again!

-# "Sleep

-# "Sleep

-# "Sleep" #

-That was fantastic.

-The moment has arrived.

-Here's the winning carol of the

-2017 Christmas Carol Competition.

-Ysgol Y Felinheli came third,

-Ysgol Dolbadarn was second...

-..and Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth

-is first!

-Here they are - enjoy!

-# Christmas Eve is afoot

-# And the tinsel like a scarf

-on the tree

-# The children are as excited

-as ever

-# As they meet under the light

-of the stars

-# What do you see

-and what do you hear?

-# Beyond the gifts

-of Father Christmas?

-# Christmas Eve is afoot

-# We sing in the company

-of neighbours

-# Carols higher than ever

-# As we share mince pies and treats

-# What do you see

-and what do you hear?

-# Beyond the gifts

-of Father Christmas?

-# Can you hear the baby Jesus

-and can you see Mary?

-# Will you see the lonely stable,

-the bed of hay?

-# Can you feel the pride of Joseph

-raising the roof?

-# Over 2,000 years ago

-# Christmas Eve is afoot

-# Everyone is dreaming in bed

-# Rudolph is as fast as ever

-# His big red nose is shining

-# What do you see

-and what do you hear?

-# Beyond the gifts

-of Father Christmas?

-# Can you hear the baby Jesus

-and can you see Mary?

-# Will you see the lonely stable,

-the bed of hay?

-# Can you feel the pride of Joseph

-raising the roof?

-# Over 2,000 years ago

-# Over 2,000 years ago #

-A huge congratulations

-to Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth.

-The carol was wonderful

-and all the children enjoyed it.

-It's time to say goodbye

-for another year.

-Thanks for your company during 2017.

-Enjoy the festivities

-and I hope Santa is good to you.

-All there's left to say is have a

-merry Christmas and happy New Year!

-S4C Subtitles by Tinopolis

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