(Ireland) January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany, and traditionally a day for men to do the housework.
(Ireland) January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany, and traditionally a day for men to do the housework.
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An Irish name for 6 January — the Feast of the Epiphany, which ends the twelve days of Christmas. In Ireland, this is also known as 'Women's Christmas' (Nollaig na mBan in Irish), traditionally a day when women would rest while men took over household duties. The term is specific to Irish Catholic tradition.
(Ireland) January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
Christmastide, Yuletide; the Twelve Days of Christmas, starting on Christmas Day and ending on Epiphany, January 6.
Advent, the period from Advent Sunday (inclusive) through the start of Epiphany.
(Ireland, Isle of Man, Newfoundland, Wales) A custom on December 26 where people, especially boys, hunt a wren (originally a live bird, and now a fake one) and parade it upon a decorated pole for prosperity in the coming year.