Christmas in Ireland

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In Ireland, Christmas is very religious and it lasts from December 24 to January 6, 13 days.[1] On the day after Christmas (St. Stephen's Day) male youths go around with a fake wren on a stick, singing, they will also accompany themselves or others with violins, accordions, and other instruments. They do this to collect money for themselves.[2] They also put out red candles decorated with holly to guide Mary and Joseph.[3]

In Irish Gaelic Nollaig Shona Dhuit means Merry Christmas.[4]

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  1. ^ Christmas in Ireland: Around the World at Santa's Net
  2. ^ Christmas in Ireland: Around the World at Santa's Net
  3. ^ Christmas in Ireland: Around the World at Santa's Net
  4. ^ Christmas in Ireland - Kids' Christmas traditions - Kaboose.com

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