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DG_2011 · by **DG_2011** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:07 pm

I guess when we think of Christmas we all have different traditions and ways of making it a special time.

Some popular Irish Traditions are Placing a Candle in the window many Irish still do this today these cultures are from the heart of Gaelic culture and religion and despite many practices being suppressed with modern times many still exist.

It is thought that the candle in the window signify the travelling or Mary and Joseph as they looked for shelter. The tradition also welcomed priests to perform mass as it indicated it was a safe haven.

It is often said that the youngest household member should light the candle and should only be put out by a girl with the birthname Mary. This Irish Christmas tradition has been lost my many , however there are many that still practice the 'girl' element despite it being 'mary'

Anyone have any traditions?

shandishmc · by **shandishmc** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:35 pm

Hey Darren what about the Irish Christmas Decorations ?

The ring of holly on the doors !! massive tradition in my house

But Why ?? Holly was one of the plants that did well over Christmas time and therefore allowed the poor as well as the rich to decorate their dwellings.

We follow the tradition of taking down all of our decorations on january 6th which is known as little Christmas. We have always believed it to be very bad luck to do any sooner.

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