Hela’r dryw / Hunting the wren – St. Stephens Day (Boxing Day)

Hela’r dryw / Hunting the wren – St. Stephens Day (Boxing Day) 
The hunting of the wren, which usually took place between St. Stephens Day and the Twelfth night, is prominent in both Welsh and Irish history.  It was a custom which was thought to bring good luck and an opportunity to start the new year with a clean slate.