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Christmas in Ireland is a cherished time for both young and old, and the festive period is filled with traditions and customs. While Christmas dinners, cosy pubs and Nollaig na mBan all play their part in the festivities, there is no one version of an Irish Christmas.
Find the perfect gift at one of the island's many Christmas markets and show off your language skills with a breezy "Nollaig Shona Duit" in Irish or “Ablythe Yuletide” in Ulster-Scots (Happy Christmas to you!). At Christmas, Ireland is one big party... and everyone's invited!
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.
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’).
The best places in Ireland to celebrate Christmas If you've ever dreamed of going on a holiday to Ireland at Christmas, make sure you travel to these special and magical parts of the...
Christmas in Ireland: 18 Reasons to celebrate! Including The Late Late Toy Show, setting dessert on fire, the Wren Boys & more!
The essence of ‘the Christmas’ in Ireland is still about family, spirituality, and the annual cycle of the seasons. How much do you know about the history and traditions behind an Irish Christmas?
Whether it’s crafting holly wreaths, or sipping hot whiskey by the fire, these Christmas traditions from the island of Ireland will get you feeling festive. Get into the festive spirit with these exciting Christmas customs from Ireland!
These are the traditions that make an Irish Christmas what it is. 10. Christmas Eve mass – one of the biggest Irish Christmas traditions. 9. St. Stephen’s Day horseracing – he is the patron saint, after all. 8. Choosing and decorating the Christmas tree – a tough choice every year. 7. Nollaig na mBan – one of the lesser-celebrated traditions. 6.
In Ireland, Christmas lasts for about two weeks and is joyfully celebrated as a respite from the winter. Christmas really brings out the best in Ireland and the Irish, from cheerful...