Cheap Welsh Gifts
- The red Welsh dragon can be found on a selection of gifts.Welsh national flag image by David Crowe from Fotolia.com
A small principality to the west of England, Wales has its own culture, language and flag. Wales also offers visitors and shoppers a selection of gifts that reflect the distinct culture of the land. Send or bring home to family and friends a CD of Welsh music, the Welsh dragon in one of its many forms or a Welsh lovespoon. - The harp is the national instrument of Wales. Wales is known for their harp music, with the triple-strung harp being the most played in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, you can purchase traditional Welsh music played on the more common large pedal harp. CDs might include the classic Welsh songs "All Though the Night" or "Bells of Aberdyfi." Another famous Welsh contribution to music is the Welsh men's choirs. Mens' choirs in Wales, such as the Penrhyn choir or Trelawnyd choir, record CDs of exclusively Welsh or mixed Welsh and English songs. A Welsh CD will cost you from $10 to $20.
- The tradition of a man carving his sweetheart a wooden spoon to show his love and intentions dates back to at least the mid-1600s. The spoons might have symbols on them that represent luck, faith or love. Welsh lovespoons are available now as carved wood or cast pewter and can be given for a variety of reasons and occasions, such as engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day gifts, or christenings. Some spoons can be engraved with special messages. A simple wooden spoon costs around $7, while a more ornate metal, engraved or hand-carved spoon might cost $30 and up.
- The Welsh dragon is a notable symbol of the principality and can be found on a number of gift items, from coasters and flags to shirts and key chains. Screenprinted T-shirts and polo shirts embroidered with the dragon start at about $10 and can be found in children's, women's and mens' sizes. Welsh flags come in a variety of sizes, including 9 by 6 feet and start at about $5 for a small size. Additional ideas for Welsh dragon gifts include slippers, pewter figurines, plush animals and refrigerator magnets. The magnets and figures start at less than $3 while the slippers and animals cost about $6 to $15.
