Bwyd Cennad Y Meirw
Bwyd Cennad Y Meirw (Welsh)—FOOD left outside on Halloween to feed the souls of the dead.
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The Halloween Encyclopedia Second Edition written by Lisa Morton © 2011 Lisa Morton. All rights reserved
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