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- January 6th is traditionally when Christmas in Ireland comes to a close – the tree comes down and all of the festive gear goes back up into the attic. However, on this day, one of several old Irish Christmas traditions takes place – Nollaig na mBan (AKA ‘Little Christmas’ or ‘Women’s Christmas’).
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Nov 29, 2023 · 13 New And Old Irish Christmas Traditions. Last updated: November 29, 2023. There are some mighty Irish Christmas traditions. There’s some fairly weird ones, too. From Nollaig na mBan and the Wren Boys to Midnight Mass and the morning swim, Ireland has it fair share of festive customs.
Dec 9, 2023 · The season spans from 8th December, traditionally the day when country people visit towns and cities to visit the shops, to ‘Nollaig na mBan’ or Women’s Christmas on 6th January. Most of the...
Jan 6, 2024 · RTÉ Brainstorm. Analysis: there are many Irish folk rituals associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan. The twelfth and final day of...
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Traditionally, the holiday period was viewed as running from Christmas Day until 6 January. Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day or Boxing Day are public holidays, and many people do not return to work until the next week day after New Year's Day.
A traditionally Irish Christmas. Ireland does Christmas a little bit differently from the rest of the world: we call the Epiphany on 6 January “Little Christmas” or “Women’s Christmas” (as the women got to go out and have fun while the men stayed at home); we place candles in our windows on Christmas Eve; and we say “Happy Christmas ...
