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Little Christmas (Irish: Nollaig na mBan, lit. 'Women's Christmas'), also known as Old Christmas, Green Christmas, or Twelfth Night, [1] is one of the traditional names among Irish Christians and the Amish for 6 January, which is also known more widely as the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated after the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmastide.
tory – Originally an Irish outlaw, probably from the word tóraí meaning "pursuer". trousers – From Irish triús. turlough – A seasonal lake in limestone area (OED). Irish turloch "dry lake". uilleann pipes – Irish bellows-blown bagpipes. uilleann is Irish for "elbow". usker – From Irish uscar, a jewel sewn into an item of clothing.
The period between Christmas day and Little Christmas was known as "between the two Christmases" and was a popular time for matchmaking as it was traditionally a period of leisure. It was commonly believed that only snow that fell during this period would stay on the ground. [ 11 ]
We may sing 'The First Noel,' but what does this Christmas word actually mean? Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...
Christmas Bible Verses About the Meaning of the Holiday fstop123 - Getty Images John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should ...
Language(s) Irish: Origin; Meaning "Christmas" Nollaig is an Irish language unisex given name. Originating from the Latin for Christmas, it is the equivalent to ...
Garland’s Esther tries to comfort her little sister, Margaret O'Brien’s Tootie, and sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Getty Judy Garland in 'Meet Me in St. Louis.'
clabber, clauber (from clábar) wet clay or mud; curdled milk. clock O.Ir. clocc meaning "bell"; into Old High German as glocka, klocka [15] (whence Modern German Glocke) and back into English via Flemish; [16] cf also Welsh cloch but the giving language is Old Irish via the hand-bells used by early Irish missionaries.