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  • Unwrapping the Magic: A Beachside Christmas Surprise

    Unwrapping the Magic: A Beachside Christmas Surprise
    Dec 23 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unwrapping the Magic: A Beachside Christmas Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: O dan golau'r lleuad llachar, roedd Traeth Lloergan yn disgleirio fel gwerthfawr mewn bocs addurnedig.En: Under the bright moonlight, Traeth Lloergan glistened like a treasure in an ornamental box.Cy: Gwyneth, gyda'i gwên eang a'i galon gynnes, oedd yn sefyll ar y traeth.En: Gwyneth, with her wide smile and warm heart, stood on the beach.Cy: Roedd y noson yn oer, ond roedd Hud yr ŵyl Nadolig yn gynnes wrth ei hochr.En: The night was cold, but the Magic of the Christmas festival was warm by her side.Cy: Roedd Gwyneth wedi addo anrhegion i'w ffrindiau Dafydd a Llewellyn.En: Gwyneth had promised gifts to her friends Dafydd and Llewellyn.Cy: Ond, yn ei hast, roedd hi wedi gadael y rhoddion yn gartref.En: But, in her haste, she had left the presents at home.Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn ysgafn â siom, ond nid yn hir.En: Her heart was light with disappointment, but not for long.Cy: Roedd Gwyneth bob amser yn llygad barcud am awgrymiadau newydd o hwyl.En: Gwyneth was always keen-eyed for new hints of fun.Cy: "Beth am flas newydd ar Nadolig?En: "How about a new taste of Christmas?"Cy: " meddai Gwyneth wrth ei hun.En: Gwyneth said to herself.Cy: Edrychodd o gwmpas, gyda'r môr yn tisian yn dawel.En: She looked around, with the sea quietly lapping.Cy: Roedd dau beth gyda hi: ei dychymyg a'r traeth hwn.En: She had two things with her: her imagination and this beach.Cy: Gyda phenderfyniad, dechreuodd gronni tywod i greu dyn eira.En: With determination, she began gathering sand to create a sandman.Cy: Ehangu'r braich i gyfarch dafliad haul nawr, tywod nerthol mewn capel glan.En: Stretching out the arm to greet a sunburst now, mighty sand in a sacred clean space.Cy: Defnyddiodd Gwyneth greaduriaid y môr a ddaeth i'r lan gyda'r tonnau.En: Gwyneth used sea creatures that had washed up with the tides.Cy: Grochenwaith glas fel llygaid, golchfaen yn synhwyrol ac igam-ogam, a ffenig o grin i'w ddawniaeth.En: Blue pottery for eyes, sensibly jagged limestone, and a pinch of grin for flair.Cy: Yn y canol, roedd hi'n cuddio darnau o fwynau a gafodd ei gasglu yn hir.En: In the center, she hid pieces of minerals she had collected over time.Cy: Roedd i bob yn ail silwr gyda sleisen o lemon morol a chregyn sgleiniog.En: Each was alternated with a slice of sea lemon and shiny shells.Cy: "Daw urddas," meddai wrth iddi weithio.En: "Dignity will come," she said as she worked.Cy: Roedd Grasluniad y Dyn Eira yn mynd yn fyw dan cyffyrddiadau cain ei dwylo.En: The Graceful Snowman came to life under the delicate touches of her hands.Cy: Pan alwodd ar Dafydd a Llewellyn i weld eu syndod, dywedon nhw, "Beth yw hyn y tu allan i'n dychymyg?En: When she called Dafydd and Llewellyn to see their surprise, they said, "What is this beyond our imagination?"Cy: ""Mae'n rhodd arbennig," atebodd Gwyneth.En: "It's a special gift," replied Gwyneth.Cy: Gwrthrych o syfrdaniaeth a chwilfrydedd gyda synau'r môr yn sibrwd yn eu clustiau.En: An object of amazement and curiosity with the sounds of the sea whispering in their ears.Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw syllu ar y dyn eira o dywod, roedd Gwyneth yn datblygu anrhegion o'r tywod.En: As they gazed at the sandman, Gwyneth revealed gifts from the sand.Cy: Yn llawn llawenydd, roedd llu o ddanteithion Nadolig wedi'u cuddio.En: Filled with joy, a host of hidden Christmas treats emerged.Cy: Roedd Dafydd a Llewellyn wedi'u syfrdanu gan greadigaeth Gwyneth.En: Dafydd and Llewellyn were astounded by Gwyneth's creation.Cy: Roedd tristwch eu colled wedi cychod i ffwrdd gyda'r afon tonnau.En: The sorrow of their loss had sailed away with the river of waves.Cy: "Mae'r syniad yn golygu mwy na'r rhoddion," dywedodd Gwyneth, gyda gwybodaeth yng ngwên ei hwyneb.En: "The thought means more than the gifts," said Gwyneth, with knowledge in the smile on her face.Cy: Roedd eu noson ar y traeth yn dangos bod y gwyrthiau gorau yn dod o'r galon, nid y bocsys.En: Their night on the beach showed that the best miracles come from the heart, not the boxes.Cy: Tiriondeb a dychymyg Gwyneth oedd yr anrheg go iawn, gan adael bregus ond parhaus ar eu Nadolig ar Traeth Lloergan.En: The tenderness and imagination of Gwyneth were the true gifts, leaving a fragile yet lasting mark on their Christmas at Traeth Lloergan.Cy: Roedd pob gwaith llaw mor llawer o siwgr ar y môr teimladau, fel papur lliwgar o fewn llygaid y lleuad.En: Each handcrafted piece was like so much sugar on the sea of emotions, like colorful paper within the eyes of the moon. Vocabulary Words:ornamental: addurnedigglisten: disgleiriodetermination: penderfyniadcreature: creaduriaidlimestone: golchfaengrin: fenig o grinminerals: mwynaugraceful: grasluniaethdelicate: cainimagination: dychymygtreasure: gwerthfawrfestival: ŵylsounds: sŵntides: tonnaustretching: ehangukeen-eyed: ...
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  • Crafting Miracles: A Christmas Tale of Heartfelt Gifts

    Crafting Miracles: A Christmas Tale of Heartfelt Gifts
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Crafting Miracles: A Christmas Tale of Heartfelt Gifts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yng nghanol amrantiadau'r goleuadau Nadolig, roedd Marchnad Nadolig Caerdydd yn fwrlwm o fywyd.En: In the midst of the flickering Christmas lights, Marchnad Nadolig Caerdydd was bustling with life.Cy: Roedd pobl yn prysur chwilio am anrhegion perffaith, a daeth arogli melys gwin poeth a chnau castan rhost i lenwi’r awyr oer.En: People were busily searching for perfect gifts, and the sweet aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filled the cold air.Cy: Roedd clychau carolwyr yn canu'n fwyn wrth gyd-chwarae â’r eira’n disgyn fel confetti.En: The carolers' bells rang gently, harmonizing with the snow falling like confetti.Cy: Wrth un o'r stondinau tawelach, sefyll Emrys, crefftwr sy'n diolchgar am fynnu.En: By one of the quieter stalls stood Emrys, a craftsman grateful for persistence.Cy: Er roedd ei stondin yn llai na’r lleill, roedd pob eitem a greodd yn unigryw.En: Although his stall was smaller than the others, every item he crafted was unique.Cy: Roedd yn ceisio gwerthu ei nwyddau llaw a chreu argraff ar y rhai oedd yn cerdded heibio.En: He was trying to sell his handmade goods and make an impression on those passing by.Cy: “Byddai un pryniant, dim ond un,” meddai Emrys iddo'i hun, gan stwffio dwylo yn dynn yn ei bocedi i gadw'n gynnes.En: "Just one purchase, just one," Emrys said to himself, stuffing his hands tightly in his pockets to keep warm.Cy: Yn barod i roi'r gorau iddi, cydiodd yn ei stôl i'w phacio, ond rhywbeth wnaeth iddo oedi.En: Ready to give up, he grabbed his stool to pack up, but something made him pause.Cy: Yn yr un man, cerddai Gwyneth, merch ifanc yn llawn ysbryd Nadolig.En: At the same spot, walked Gwyneth, a young girl full of the Christmas spirit.Cy: Roedd ei dagrau'n ddisglair gyda brwdfrydedd tra'n archwilio'r farchnad, yn chwilio am anrheg arbennig ar gyfer ei nain.En: Her eyes were bright with enthusiasm as she explored the market, searching for a special gift for her grandmother.Cy: Nid am werthu braster roedd hi, ond am anrheg a ddaw ag ystyr.En: She was not looking for something extravagant, but for a gift with meaning.Cy: Wrth fynd heibio i stondin Emrys, daliwyd ei llygad gan gloc blwch cerfiedig gyda manylder oedd yn codi ei chwilfrydedd.En: As she passed Emrys's stall, her eye was caught by a carved box clock with intricate details that piqued her curiosity.Cy: Hi a emynodd i Emrys, “Mae’r gwaith yma mor brydferth.En: She exclaimed to Emrys, "This work is so beautiful.Cy: Beth yw ei stori?En: What's its story?"Cy: ”Gwenu wnaeth Emrys am y tro cyntaf trwy'r dydd.En: Emrys smiled for the first time that day.Cy: “Mae hon wedi’i chreu o bren derw, ac mae’r dyluniad yn cynrychioli cydlyniad teuluol cafodd fy nhaid ei ddysgu i mi.En: "This is made from oak wood, and the design represents the family unity my grandfather taught me."Cy: ”Roedd Gwyneth wrth ei bodd gan y drychiolaeth dyner hon.En: Gwyneth was delighted by this gentle symbolism.Cy: “Mae’n berffaith i fy nain.En: "It's perfect for my grandmother.Cy: Byddai hi'n ei charu.En: She would love it."Cy: ” Prynodd y blwch cerfiedig, gan adael y stondin gyda gwen.En: She purchased the carved box, leaving the stall with a smile.Cy: Wrth wylio Gwyneth yn cerdded i ffwrdd, teimlai Emrys lawen polis gwresog yn codi arno.En: Watching Gwyneth walk away, Emrys felt a warm wave of happiness rise within him.Cy: Roedd yn gwerthfawrogi ei grefft am rywbeth uwch, rhywbeth oedd yn cyffwrdd calonnau pobl.En: He appreciated his craft for something greater, something that touched people's hearts.Cy: Er yn wynebu marchnad prysur, llwyddodd i ddarganfod bod ei gwaith yn fwy na dim ond bethau i'w werthu.En: Even in the face of a busy market, he managed to discover that his work was more than just items to sell.Cy: Wrth gerdded i ffwrdd i’r fyrdd o eglurder a sŵn y marchnad, roedd Gwyneth yn gwenu dan ei hat.En: As she walked away into the clarity and noise of the market, Gwyneth smiled under her hat.Cy: Roedd yn hapus bod hi wedi canolbwyntio ar ei chalon i ddod o hyd i’r anrheg oedd wirioneddol arbennig.En: She was happy she had focused on her heart to find a truly special gift.Cy: Roedd yr œans tra roedd Emrys yn y farchnad wedi dysgu bod lle i grefft, hyd yn oed mewn byd cynnwrf masnachol.En: The chance encounter while Emrys was at the market had taught him that there is room for craft, even in a chaotic commercial world.Cy: Nid yn unig roedd Nadolig wedi dod â'r anrhegion, ond hefyd y gwerth-sicrwydd bod cyffyrddiad dynol, yn fwy gallus nag unrhyw werthiant ar frys.En: Not only had Christmas brought gifts, but also the assurance that human touch is more powerful than any hurried sale.Cy: Ac roedd hynny’n wir wyrth y tymor.En: And that was the true miracle of the season. Vocabulary ...
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  • A Culinary Christmas Swap: Gareth's Surprise Pie Triumph

    A Culinary Christmas Swap: Gareth's Surprise Pie Triumph
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Culinary Christmas Swap: Gareth's Surprise Pie Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd y pentref bach yn llawn bywyd.En: The small village was full of life.Cy: Roedd yr Eisteddfod Gaeaf yn dechrau.En: The Eisteddfod Gaeaf was starting.Cy: Roedd goleuadau bach yn disgleirio ar hyd y sgwâr, a phawb yn canu caneuon Nadolig yn llawen.En: Little lights sparkled along the square, and everyone was happily singing Christmas carols.Cy: Roedd pobl yn gwisgo dillad cynnes a sgarffiau lliwgar i gadw rhag y gwynt oer.En: People wore warm clothes and colorful scarves to ward off the cold wind.Cy: Yn y dorf, roedd Gareth yn sefyll gyda phacedi o ffrwythau sychion a phîcan oedd yn aros am ei dro yn y gystadleuaeth pasteiod cig Eidion gorau.En: In the crowd, Gareth stood with packets of dried fruits and pecans, waiting for his turn in the best beef pies competition.Cy: Roedd yn bryderus ond hefyd llawn gobaith.En: He was anxious but also full of hope.Cy: Roedd wedi gweithio drwy'r flwyddyn ar ei rysáit newydd gyfrinachol, a wanteddal i gipio'r wobr fawr eleni.En: He had worked all year on his new secret recipe, aiming to snatch the big prize this year.Cy: Roedd Eira wrth ei ymyl, yn gwylio, gan gofio iddi roi cynnig ar rysáit pasteiod i anifeiliaid ar ddydd mercher olaf.En: Eira was beside him, watching, remembering she had tried a pie recipe for animals last Wednesday.Cy: Roedd hynny'n brosiect i’w chartref milfeddygol.En: That was a project for her veterinary home.Cy: Roedd hi eisoes wedi gadael rhai o'r pasteiod hynny ar y bwrdd yn ei thŷ cyn gadael am y wledd.En: She had already left some of those pies on the table in her house before leaving for the feast.Cy: Roedd y barnwr, Cerys, yn edrych yn fanwl ar bob pastai.En: The judge, Cerys, was closely examining each pie.Cy: Hi oedd cyfrifol am gadw traddodiad y pentref yn fyw.En: She was responsible for keeping the village tradition alive.Cy: Un waith yr arfer, roedd hi’n cofio, rywun wedi cynnig pastai â pupur poeth, a hynny yn sicr wedi llenwi'r sgwâr â sibrwd a chwerthin.En: One time, she recalled, someone had presented a pie with hot pepper, and it surely filled the square with whispers and laughter.Cy: Daeth amser Gareth.En: It was Gareth's turn.Cy: Roedd ei galon yn curo’n gyflym wrth iddo roi ei stôl.En: His heart was beating fast as he placed his table.Cy: Ond, heb sylwi, roedd ci Gareth wedi esgyn, tynnu pastai oddi ar y bwrdd pan nad oedd yn edrych, a llithro pastai arall yn ei lle - y pastai arbennig i gŵn gan Eira!En: But, unknowingly, Gareth's dog had sneaked up, pulled a pie off the table when he wasn't looking, and slipped another in its place - the special pie for dogs by Eira!Cy: Roedd hyn yn golygu, yn annoeth, bod Gareth nawr yn cyflwyno y pastai anghywir i’r gystadleuaeth.En: This meant, unwittingly, that Gareth was now presenting the wrong pie to the competition.Cy: “Unwaith eto, Gareth,” meddai Cerys yn dawel wrth syddio’r pastai.En: "Once again, Gareth," said Cerys quietly as she cut the pie.Cy: Roedd ei boa mawr yn chwythu gronynnau.En: Her large boa blew particles.Cy: Gyda chyllell syndod o finiog, roedd hi’n hollti'r pastai.En: With a surprisingly sharp knife, she sliced the pie.Cy: Roedd pob gwyliwr yn dawel.En: Every onlooker was silent.Cy: Yna, o'u blaenau, daeth arogl caws a llysiau.En: Then, before them, came the smell of cheese and vegetables.Cy: Roedd Cerys yn edrych gyda’i lygaid yn mawrhau, efallai yn fwy chwilfrydig na siomedig.En: Cerys looked with wide eyes, possibly more curious than disappointed.Cy: “Beth ydy hon?En: "What is this?"Cy: ” gofynnodd un plantyn.En: asked one child.Cy: Roedd ychydig o bobl yn gigle'r hynny.En: A few people giggled at that.Cy: Gareth, er yn cywilydd, roedd hefyd yn gweld y golau yn strydaqld, a llwyddodd, daeth â’i law ar ôl iddo arwyddo gyda chwitlais swacd.En: Gareth, though embarrassed, also saw the light in the street, managed to wave it off with a broad grin.Cy: “Nid yw hwn yn badell a fuaswn i wedi ei rhagfynegi,” meddai Cerys.En: "This is not a pie I would have predicted," said Cerys.Cy: “Ond mewn gwirionedd, mae’n bert fath o drefn!En: "But really, it’s quite a kind of arrangement!"Cy: ”Dechreuodd pobl chwerthin yn uchel, a chynnwys pawb mewn hwyl.En: People started laughing aloud, involving everyone in fun.Cy: Ni fyddai y sbectol hwn yn cael ei anghofio yn fuan.En: This spectacle wouldn't be forgotten soon.Cy: Yn hytrach na’i ddiswmplygu, penderfynodd Cerys wobrwyo Gareth ar gyfer yr originality gorau.En: Instead of disqualifying him, Cerys decided to reward Gareth for the best originality.Cy: Roedd pobl yn synnu ond mewn ffordd llawen.En: People were surprised but in a cheerful way.Cy: Daeth Gareth o'r digwyddiad wedi dysgu gwers bwysig.En: Gareth left the event having learned an important lesson.Cy: Nid oedd ...
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