Women's Christmas was also associated with the Irish death divination customs that were practised at Halloween. One tradition is that a "cake" of mud or clay was made and candles named for the ...

Marking the official end to Christmas festivities, January 6 sees Irish tradition celebrate the women of Ireland with Nollaig na mBan, translating to “Women’s Christmas”. Also referred to as ...

While having a roast dinner on December 25 remains the most popular tradition in Ireland, 42 per cent say they have no plans yet to pop a turkey in the oven. Watching Christmas films is also at ...

Analysis: From the Biddy boys and Brat Bríde to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland More ... and are there any traditions worth reviving?

The tradition of this day is to recognize and appreciate the hard work the women of the Irish home put into the Christmas holiday festivities. So they are thanked and recognized — and granted a ...

In ancient Irish mythology, Brigid was a fire goddess. Nowadays, her canonization is celebrated with a perpetual flame at her shrine in Co Kildare. One folk tradition that continues in some homes ...

One of the biggest celebrations of the year, Christmas is steeped in tradition and folklore ... gaining popularity for some time, but hardy Irish folk have been taking an annual Christmas Day ...

Janelle Miniter and Clare Broderick of The New York Studio of Irish Step Dance join "NewsNation Now" to show off a holiday tradition of Ireland. #IrishDance #Dancing #Christmas Macy’s to close ...

Jossy moved from the north of India to Northern Ireland, and has been based in Londonderry since 2009. She still follows the same Christmas traditions as her parents in Kerala, southern India ...

McDonough and Hilty, who each share Irish heritage and traditions, join the Choir and ... weaves together well-known holiday tunes, classic Christmas carols and hymns with some traditional Irish ...