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The tradition of the Christmas box largely waned after the rationing during World War II, [4] but persists in some areas of Ireland with items such as calendars and vouchers for local businesses. [1] While Christmas dinner was being prepared, it was customary across much of the country for men and boys to play a game of hurling. Other areas ...
In Britain and Ireland, the wren hunt was usually held on St. Stephen's Day, but wren hunts also took place on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Day (5 January). [32] By the early 20th century, industrialization and changing beliefs had begun to erode the tradition. [33]
Mummering is a Christmas-time house-visiting tradition practiced in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ireland, Philadelphia, and parts of the United Kingdom. Also known as mumming or janneying , it typically involves a group of friends or family who dress in disguise and visit homes within their community or neighboring communities during the twelve ...
Christmas in Ireland (2 C, 4 P) Christmas in Italy (2 C, 22 P) N. ... Slavic Christmas traditions (3 C, 20 P) Christmas in Spain (1 C, 14 P) Christmas in Switzerland ...
The Yule log is recorded in the folklore archives of much of England, but particularly in collections covering the West Country and the North Country. [13] For example, in his section regarding "Christmas Observances", J. B. Partridge recorded then-current (1914) Christmas customs in Yorkshire, Britain involving the Yule log as related by "Mrs. Day, Minchinhampton (Gloucestershire), a native ...
The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in Germany in the 1500s when candles were attached to evergreen trees. In Germany especially, the day became a celebration noted for singing, parties ...
Christmas in the Republic of Ireland (6 P) S. Irish Christmas songs (6 P) Pages in category "Christmas in Ireland" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of ...
The Late Late Toy Show is an annual, special edition of the Irish chat show The Late Late Show.Airing annually on RTÉ One near the end of November or early December to coincide with the holiday shopping season, the Toy Show showcases the popular toys of the year, as presented by the host and demonstrated by various children on-stage, along with appearances by celebrity guests.