{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Worldwide Wedding Rituals","title":"\"Carved in Wood, Carved in Time\" — The Real Story of the Welsh Love Spoon","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a77d0328\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":613,"description":"A young man, a pocketknife, and a simple piece of wood—could that really be a declaration of love? In this episode, we uncover the real story of the Welsh love spoon, or llwy garu. Travel back to seventeenth-century Wales, where hopeful suitors transformed everyday wooden spoons into intricate, symbolic messages of affection. From hearts and keys to chains, anchors, and the mysterious caged ball, every carving had something to say. But was it truly a wedding tradition? And did Wales invent it? Discover the surprising history, the myths behind the romance, and why this beautiful folk custom remains a cherished symbol of Welsh love today.\n\n#WelshLoveSpoon\n#Heritage\n#wedding\n#weddingrituals\n#LoveStories\n#FolkTraditions\n#CulturalHistory","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PAG6C9BqVHvkf5qJLQJb5RRtfr7YZjj_hs9ju4TqGdM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZWVh/MjQ2OTJiYzIwMjQw/N2Y4NWU0MDU5ZWZk/ZGM3Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}