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School: Swords (B.) (roll number 755)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0788, Page 169

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    Festival Customs
    On all Souls day which is commonly known as hallow eve numbers of games are played both Children and adults take part in these games. Tea is served by the girls of the house. There is a large barm brack bought for that special night. There is a ring in the cake and there is great fun trying to get it.
    It is said whoever gets it if unmarried will get married before it comes again.
    Christmas is the birthday of our Lord and the people have a custom of sending Christmas cards to one another at that time.
    Written by: Matthew Green
    Told by: Thomas Smith 50 yrs
    Swords
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Matthew Green
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Swords, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Thomas Smith
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Swords, Co. Dublin