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The earliest account of the Christian celebration of Christmas in Ireland are from 1171, when the excommunicated King Henry II spent Christmas in Dublin. The next account of a Dublin Christmas is from 1458 and focuses on religious dramas known as Miracle Plays .
As Christmas is quickly approaching and we are caught up in the rush of buying presents and putting up Christmas decorations, take a few moments to consider how generations past celebrated Christmas in Ireland.
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?
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’).
This book brings us through the Irish seasons and the customs that welcomed each one in turn. From Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine and to Lunasa, it examines the significance of, and legends ...
What are some Irish traditions for Christmas? We think our list above highlights the most important Irish Christmas traditions that families celebrate throughout the country. What is an Irish Christmas tradition of food? The biggest traditional meal at Christmastime in Ireland is the Christmas dinner, consisting of a big roast turkey, roast ...
Traditions during Christmas in Ireland have been passed down through family generations. However, a more modern approach to celebrations like the 12 Pubs of Christmas or the traditional Christmas day swim have gained popularity over the past few years.