School: Barr Liath, Droichead Banndan (roll number 9648)
- Location:
- Baurleigh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Eibhlín Nic Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0313, Page 036
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- XML “Christmas Day”
- XML “Easter Sunday”
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The door is left unlocked this night.
2.
The Christmas candle is left lighting all night.
3.
The eldest person in the house should light the Christmas candle.
4.
Dinner is not served until six or seven o'clock on Christmas Eve.
5.
Candles are lighted in every window.
- 1.
Everyone has some special treat for dinner on that day. Those who can afford to have a turkey or goose and plum pudding
2.
Everyone remains at home on that day.
3.
Candles are again lighted in every window on that night. - 1.
It is a custom to eat as many eggs as you can on that day.
2.
The sun is supposed to dance on Easter Sunday morning and some people get up early to see it.
