Mari Lwyd: A Tradition Stranger Than Fiction
In this cultural deep-dive disguised as a comedy segment, Rhys explains Mari Lwyd, a Welsh holiday ritual involving:
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a horse’s skull
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singing
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door-to-door challenges
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and a surprising amount of cultural symbolism
Fallon Struggles to Keep Up
The Tonight Show host keeps trying to wrap his head around it, but Rhys is so earnest and delighted that the whole segment becomes charming instead of bizarre.
A Celebration of Heritage
Rhys treats the tradition with respect, while Fallon reacts like someone encountering folklore for the first time.
Why It Works
It’s funny, informative, and the perfect reminder that traditions worldwide range from touching to truly outrageous.
