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WESTERN CULTURE AND SOCIETY: THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK) -

Wales

Welsh Culture: The Welsh have retained more of their traditional culture than have either the Scots or the English. A strong feeling of national solidarity exists in Wales, and a revival of Welsh nationalism has received political support.

The Welsh are best known outside the country for their male-voice choirs which have their roots in the chapel. As well as many well known singers and actors. Wales is also well known for its poets, the most famous being Dylan Thomas.

As in many other European countries, Christmas has come to be the best-loved time of the year in Wales, and there are many traditions connected with it. In many parts of Wales up until quite recently, it was the custom to get up very early on Christmas morning to attend the Church service held between 3 and 6 a.m.

Much of Wales is farmland, Wales is well known for its huge number of sheep.