Wales is often known for having a rich and interesting history, full of iconic folklore and strange traditions.
We've got the heartbreaking tale of Gelert - a fable which inspired the naming of the village of Beddgelert in Snowdonia - and the magic powers of the love spoon, as well as a variety of exciting stories about dragons.
But perhaps the weirdest part of our past involves a creepy horse figure and some rhyming battles.
Yes, it's almost time for the Mari Lwyd, a pre-Christian tradition believed to bring good luck - and it's seriously bizarre.
What is the Mari Lwyd?
The Mari Lwyd translates as the Grey Mare and is a part of a pagan tradition celebrated in Wales around December time - though some regions wait until January.
It involves a horse's skull, which is decorated with colourful reins, bells and ribbons.
The creature is then wrapped in a white sheet and placed on a pole.
Someone then crawls underneath the sheet to carry it flanked by a procession of people who are often dressed in traditional costume.
The group then travel around the village singing, ultimately challenging families to a battle of rhyming insults in Welsh.
At the entrance to each house, the Mari and her group try to gain access to the home by performing a series of verses, known as pwnco.
The homeowners then respond with their own rhymes, in a fake battle to outwit the creature and prevent her from entering the house.
The battle can continue for as long as the two parties wish, but once it's over, the Mari is let inside - as this brings the household good luck for the future year.
The Mari and her procession are then given refreshments as the celebration continues inside before moving on to the next house.
Does Wales still celebrate it?
Like many historical traditions, Wales' involvement with the Mari Lwyd has waned over time.
Whilst many areas have long lost this celebration, some areas continue to act it out - there's even a Mari Lwyd on show every December at the St Fagans National Museum in Cardiff.
Typically, this tradition is associated with South Wales and is rumoured to be the strongest and most unbroken in Llangynwyd, Brigend.
The Mari Lwyd has been celebrated in North Wales over time though, with one appearing in Anglesey just last year.
It's not just a Welsh celebration though, with Mari Lwyd's popping up all over the world - with a recent sighting at the Pagan Pride in Los Angeles, California.
