The day, called Nollaig na mBan, is meant to serve as a big thanks to women who have worked hard over the festive season, preparing food and presents ...

But in Ireland, Jan. 6 is Nollaig na mBan—pronounced “Null-ig na mawn”—“Women’s Christmas.” The Irish tradition has long been that on this final day of the busy festive season ...

The 12th Day of Christmas, Epiphany, has special significance in Ireland. It is known as “Little Christmas” — Nollaig Beag — ...

“The Christmas candle is one of the most poignant and enduring symbols of Irish Catholic Christmas traditions,” said Father Eugene Hasson, parish priest of Drumragh in County Tyrone, who also ...

No one does Christmas quite like the Irish, with traditions and celebrations galore! But with so many traditions surrounding Christmas in Ireland, it’s hard to know which are the most popular ...

Lottoland’s VP of Global Corporate Affairs Laura Pearson said: “Our survey underscores the resilience of Irish Christmas traditions, even as modern influences subtly reshape how the holiday is ...

well-known Irish faces reveal their most cherished festive rituals Ian Dempsey in his Christmas jumper during his TodayFM radio show. Photo: Frank McGrath We all have certain traditions that are ...

This Irish Christmas playlist from Spotify features some of Ireland's biggest names - Sinéad O'Connor, Enya, and U2 all make appearances, as does B*Witched and Jedward. Traditional Christmas ...

The 12th day after Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, but was known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) or Little Christmas. It was a day when roles ...

The communities of Ballybough, Clonliffe and North Strand in north Dublin will celebrate Nollaig na mBan with a daylong ...

MUTTON PIES, A TRADITIONAL IRISH DISH THAT’S PRIMARILY MADE FROM ... AND TO THINK THAT OUR FOREFATHERS DID THE SAME THING AND ENJOYED THEM ON CHRISTMAS MORNING IS JUST SO COOL TO EXPERIENCE.