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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0868, Page 046

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    St. Patrick's Day
    Many customs are observed on St. Patrick's Day. Everyone wears shamrock and send it to their friends in America and other places. On that day in years gone by people used burn a hazel rod and the head of the family marked the sign of the cross on each persons arm. This was because St. Patrick put the serpent out of Ireland with a hazel rod.
    Shrove Tuesday
    Match-making is carried on, this day and people generally hold dances. Pancakes are eaten at supper.
    Ash Wednesday
    On this day ashes are blessed and put on the peoples forhead.
    Chalk Sunday
    On "Chalk Sunday" every bachelor is marked with chalk.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Ivory
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr J. Ivory
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballyconra, Co. Kilkenny