Religious Stories

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Maeve Turbitt, Mr J. Hannon

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Halloween Customs

“Two thousand years ago, when the land was still pagan, this was supposed to be the night when the dead, especially the evil and the wicked, were called back by the god of death.”

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Maeve Turbitt, Mr Scanlon

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Halloween Customs

“On Hallowe'en night many customs are practiced in my district.”

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Maeve Turbitt, Mr Cryan

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May Day Customs

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Maeve Turbitt, Mrs Scanlon

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May Day Customs

“It is a custom in every Catholic home to erect an altar of flowers and candles in honour of The Mother of God.”

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Maeve Turbitt, Mr Joseph Banahan

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May Day Customs

“In ancient times numerous customs were practised by the people on May Day.”

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Maeve Turbitt, Mr P. Hopkins

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(gan teideal)

“On St. Stephen's Day people think it unlucky to throw stones, as St. Stephen was stoned to death on this day.”

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Maeve Turbitt, Mr G. Mc Keone

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