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Christmas Traditions

Videos built around the christmas traditions theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

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Mari Lwyd WIP EVA Foam Horse Skull #christmastraditions #marilwyd #christmascrafts

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Mari Lwyd WIP EVA Foam Horse Skull #christmastraditions #marilwyd #christmascrafts

This video walks through building a Mari Lwyd horse skull prop from HD EVA foam, inspired by the traditional Welsh Christmas custom of parading a decorated horse skull door to door for rhyming contests. The creator provides a downloadable skull template and demonstrates how to incorporate a pull-string mechanism to open and close the jaw. Because it is built from lightweight HD foam, the finished piece is comfortable enough to carry or wear during actual Mari Lwyd celebrations. The video also touches on the cultural background and correct pronunciation of 'Mari Lwyd.'

SKS Props· 10,413 views

Mari Lwyd WIP Gathering Holiday Decor For The Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts

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Mari Lwyd WIP Gathering Holiday Decor For The Skull #marilwyd #christmastraditions #christmascrafts

This work-in-progress build video covers the construction of a Mari Lwyd horse skull — a prop rooted in Welsh Christmas folklore — using lightweight HD EVA foam. The creator assembles holiday decorations such as ribbons, ornaments, and bells onto the skull and incorporates a pull-string mechanism to animate the jaw. The video also briefly addresses the Welsh pronunciation of 'Mari Lwyd' and explains the tradition of doorstep rhyming challenges. A downloadable skull template is available from the creator's website.

SKS Props· 5,809 views

Mari Lwyd Build Tutorial w/ Free Foam Templates #marilwyd #christmascrafts #craft

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Mari Lwyd Build Tutorial w/ Free Foam Templates #marilwyd #christmascrafts #craft

This tutorial by SKS Props walks viewers through building a Mari Lwyd — a Welsh Christmas folk tradition prop — as a lightweight horse skull made from HD foam, complete with decorative ribbons, bells, and ornaments. A standout feature is the pull-string mechanism that opens and closes the skull's jaw, making it functional as a wearable puppet or carried display piece. Free foam templates are available via the creator's website to help crafters replicate the build. The project bridges Halloween-style prop fabrication techniques with seasonal folkloric costuming.

SKS Props· 5,066 views