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1. www.ireland.com › themes › cultureChristmas in Ireland | Ireland.com

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   Learn how to celebrate Christmas in Ireland with festive activities, markets, carol singers and more. Discover the history and culture of the season, from the famous buskers and wrenboys to the traditional swim at Forty Foot.

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3. www.theirishroadtrip.com › fun-facts-aboutHow is Christmas in Ireland Celebrated? (2023 Guide)

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   • In Ireland, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. Arguably the most notable of the various Ireland Christmas facts is the date – Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in Ireland and it is the highlight of the Christian calendar.
   • While St. Stephen’s Day is celebrated on the 26th. December 26th is known as St Stephen’s Day in Ireland, although over the border in Northern Ireland, it’s known as Boxing Day (see our guide to the difference between Ireland and Northern Ireland).
   • The Late Late Toy Show marks the beginning of the festive season. For many, the beginning of Christmas festivities in Ireland starts with a TV programme on RTE One – ‘The Late Late Toy Show’!
   • Although December 8th is traditionally the unofficial beginning. One of the best-known Ireland Christmas facts is the unofficial beginning of the festivities, which takes place on the 8th.

4. www.letsgoireland.com › christmas-in-irelandChristmas in Ireland: 18 Holiday Traditions in the Emerald Isle

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   Feb 21, 2023 · Learn how to celebrate Christmas in Ireland with 18 festive customs and traditions, from Advent calendars to Santa Claus. Find out how to say Merry Christmas in Irish, when to watch The Late Late Toy Show, and what to expect from the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Discover the best places to enjoy Christmas lights, decorations, markets, and more.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Christmas_in_IrelandChristmas in Ireland - Wikipedia

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   Christmas in Ireland is the annual festival which marks the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus and its related observances, but also incorporates some pre-Christian customs. These customs range from the traditional food and drink consumed, decorations and rituals, as well as more modern phenomena such as the Christmas day swim and ...

   • Begins: 8 December

   • Official name: Lá Nollag

6. www.irishcentral.com › roots › christmas-irelandChristmas in Ireland is filled with history and traditions

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   Dec 9, 2023 · Learn about the history and traditions of Christmas in Ireland, from the winter solstice to the Feast of the Epiphany. Discover how the Christian and pre-Christian practices merge with the Celtic culture and the seasonal festivities. Find out how to celebrate the 21st of December, Women's Christmas, and the Feast of the Nativity.

7. www.travelawaits.com › 28263376 Magical Towns To Visit To Celebrate Christmas in Ireland

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   Christmas in Ireland – 6 Magical Towns To Visit. 1. Cashel. The small town of Cashel in Tipperary loves Christmas. Every year, the Cashel Arts Festival — which arranges activities and festivals throughout the year — organizes and presents “Christmas on the Plaza.”. In the center of town, the Christmas lights are switched on, Santa ...

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   What is Christmas like in Ireland?

   • In Ireland Christmas is a special time filled with lots of Irish customs and traditions. Great emphasis is placed on spending time with family and friends, especially those who you haven’t seen in a long time.

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   When do people put up Christmas decorations in Ireland?

   • In Ireland, many people will put up their decorations, including the Christmas tree, on December 8th, which is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. There is an old tradition that in some Irish houses (although now not many), people put a tall, thick candle on the sill of the largest window after sunset on Christmas Eve.

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   How important is Christmas in Ireland?

   • The most important thing about Christmas in Ireland isn’t the presents, the traditions or even the food. It’s the chance for friends and family to come together. And this is where the Irish pub comes into its own.

   Christmas in Ireland | Ireland.com

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   What are some Irish Christmas facts?

   • Arguably the most notable of the various Ireland Christmas facts is the date – Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in Ireland and it is the highlight of the Christian calendar. No-one can be sure of the date of the birth of Jesus, which Christmas celebrates, but a Roman historian, Sextus Julius Africanus, dated his conception to March 25.

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9. www.whychristmas.com › cultures › irelandChristmas in Ireland - WhyChristmas.com

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   Learn about the traditions and customs of Christmas in Ireland, a Catholic country with many own traditions and customs. Find out how people celebrate from December 8th to January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany, and the Wren Boys Procession on St. Stephen's Day. Discover the food and music of Christmas in Ireland.