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School: Soran, Longford (roll number 14683)

Location:
Soran, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Wilfred O'Callaghan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0759, Page 163

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  1. The Twelve Days of Christmas

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    It is customary in my district, Soran, Killoe Parish, Co. Longford, during the twelve days of Christmas for every young person to enjoy himself or herself. They all join together and make a subscription to buy groceries to entertain the party. Sometimes it is the money that is collected on St. Stephen's day pays the expenses.
    It is said that the twelve days of Christmas represent the twelve months of the year. Regarding the weather, if the weather during those days be good, the whole year shall be fine.
    Another belief is that
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Christmas (~455)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Soran, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Frank Brady
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Address
    Soran, Co. Longford