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School: Castlecuffe, Mountmellick (roll number 8749)

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Castlecuffe, Co. Laois
Teacher:
J. Devereux
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0824, Page 144

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  1. Christmas Customs

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    One of the biggest feasts that comes during the year is Christmas. It is a very happy time and everyone likes it.The people decorate their houses with holly.Cards are sent by the people, greeting each other,Christmas cards and new year cards. When people meet at Christmas they say,"I wish you a happy Christmas,and a bright new year", Candles are lit each night during the twelve nights of Christmas.Boys go round with wren on Saint Stephen's day.They catch the wren the night before.They put a vizard on them and they get money from the people
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Christmas (~455)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Malone
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynahimmy, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Joseph Malone
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynahimmy, Co. Laois