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Traditions and Celebrations for Christmas in Northern Ireland. Celebrating the festive season from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day in Bangor Northern Ireland.
Look no further for festive short break inspiration in Northern Ireland. Christmas in Northern Ireland is a wonderful experience, with lots of things to do, places to stay and delicious local cuisine to make special memories with your nearest and dearest.
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Here's a roundup of the most joyful and memorable Christmas experiences taking place across Northern Ireland, with highlights including the Belfast Christmas Market 2023 and Polar Express in Slieve Donard.
- Emma Dickson
- Christmas Cupboard. It was and still is one of the biggest temptations over the holidays - to stay away from the precious Christmas cupboard. It's where 'mammy's' store all the goodies in the run up to the big day, we're talking tubs of Twiglets, mince pies, Pringles, nuts and so much more!
- Cringe-worthy Nativity plays. We all know the scene in Love Actually, with the octopus and the lobster 🤣Your primary school Nativity play was either your time to shine on stage, or one of your most embarrassing memories.
- Fighting over who gets to put the angel on the top of the tree. After the struggle of getting the decorations out of the loft, unravelling the badly wrapped lights from last year and evenly spacing them on to the tree, there's always an argument over who gets to finish it all off.
- Toy Shopping. This was a genius move by parents – let's give the kids an Argos catalogue and a sharpie, and let them go wild. From life-size dolls to Hot Wheel tracks, this was the 90s version of scrolling through Instagram.
Visit Belfast Newsletter. Sign up to the Visit Belfast newsletter and receive inspiring ideas, events and offers which showcase the best of Belfast and Northern Ireland. Belfast is a glow with festive spirit and it’s a city that sparkles by day and twinkles by night. So come on in and make it a Belfast Christmas!
Nov 6, 2023 · Last updated 8th Nov 2023. With the darker nights coming in and Christmas approaching, these fairy light garden trails make for the all-time greatest event to get you into the holiday spirit. This sensory experience can be enjoyed by all so make sure to bundle up and get your tickets before they sell out.
Nov 11, 2021 · 1) Belfast Christmas market. It’s not Christmas without attending Belfast’s most well-known winter market! Paint a picture of curling up to a cozy glass of mulled wine and a pint of Irish beer in a festive Irish pub whilst watching the kids ride on the bright, enchanted Ferris wheel outside and listening to classic carols.
