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School: Baldoyle Convent (roll number 11883)

Location:
Baile Dúill, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
Sr Augustine
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    Festival Customs
    3rd March
    In olden times it was customary to leave a Christmas candle lighting in the window on Xmas Eve from Midnight in honor of the Christ Child. It was never known for people to leave their homes on Christmas Day.
    On Hollow Eve the old people were very particular about sweeping up the hearth and leaving a plate of food for the holy Souls.
    Mary Cooke.
    I got this account from Miss Cooke,
    Main St.
    Baldoyle,
    Co. Dublin.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Cooke
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Miss Cooke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Dúill, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath