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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 ...
Little Christmas (Irish: Nollaig na mBan, lit. 'Women's Christmas'), also known as Old Christmas, 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.
The Bells of Dublin is a 1991 album of Christmas songs and traditional carols by the Irish band The Chieftains.The album features guest performances by various artists, including Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Marianne Faithfull, Nanci Griffith, Rickie Lee Jones and the actor Burgess Meredith.
The Kilmore Carols, sometimes also known as the Wexford Carols, [1] [2] is a cycle of traditional Irish Christmas carols sung each year in St. Mary's Church in the village of Kilmore, County Wexford, Ireland. [3] Numbering thirteen in total, the carols are sung during the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Bear’s Spooky Book of Hidden Things is perfect for Halloween, while Bear’s Merry Book of Hidden Things is an ideal Christmas challenge, and Bear’s Springtime Book of Hidden Things puts a ...
The Irish Singles Chart was first published in 1962, and the first artist to top the chart at Christmas was Elvis Presley with "Return to Sender". The following year, Brendan Bowyer became the first Irish artist to claim top spot at Christmas with "No More". 2020 winner Dermot Kennedy (" Giants ") is the first Irish national to achieve the feat ...
This list of 150 hilarious Christmas jokes will keep your family and friends laughing all season long. Share Christmas knock-knock jokes, dad jokes, and puns.
Paul Kelly's Christmas Train is the twenty-eighth studio album and the first Christmas album by Paul Kelly, released on 19 November 2021. [2] It was announced on 14 October 2021. [ 3 ] The 22-track album traverses language and cultural significance, from a Latin hymn to a traditional Irish folk ballad, and a well-known carol sung in te reo Maori .