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1. The early bird…. Christmas will never come soon enough. Come December 8th, Christmas officially begins in Ireland. The landscape starts to twinkle with festive lights, Christmas markets are buzzing, and friends and family come home from far afield to celebrate the season. 2.
Jan 2, 2024 · But here’s where it gets a little confusing: While the traditional date for the feast is Jan. 6, in the U.S. the celebration of Epiphany is moved to the second Sunday after Christmas in the ...
Jan 5, 2024 · There are many traditions associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas, but in Ireland it is known as Women’s Little Christmas, Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan. It became popular as traditionally the women of the household would have worked flat out in the lead up to the big, preparing the various Irish Christmas foods ...
The traditional dessert is usually composed of mince pies, Christmas pudding, and brandy or rum sauce. Nollaig shona duit (Happy Christmas) Please Email Us For Information or call (800) 221-2474. IRISH CHRISTMAS TRAVEL SPECIALS. Plan your Christmas Vacation in Ireland here. Experience Authentic Irish Charm (800) 221-2474.
Then there’s Wren’s Day on 26 December when groups of wrenboys dressed up in paint and straw go from door to door, singing, dancing and collecting donations. Lend them a few coins to stave off bad luck in the coming year. Then to mark the end of the Christmas period, there’s “Women’s Christmas” (Nollaig na mBan) on 6 January.
Jan 4, 2024 · Nollaig na mBan is traditionally celebrated on January 6 and is a day in which all women are relieved of house chores. Photo: Independent/NPA archive. Known in Ireland as Little Christmas or ...
5. Hanging the Christmas holly. The Christmas tradition of hanging a ring of holly on the door is thought to have originated in Ireland, as it was a plant that was abundant on the island in December. These days, it’s customary for everyone to hang a ring on their door, and you can have a go at making one of these traditional Christmas wreaths ...
