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School: Lenamore, Rathowen (roll number 5115)

Location:
Lenamore, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Brian Mac Tomas
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0769, Page 290

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    There are various Christmas customs some of which are:-
    On Christmas Eve night it is customary for all people to be gathered together in their own houses about nine o'clock and be gathered around the table in the dining room or parlour to participate of what is called "The Big Supper."
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Christmas (~455)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ardanragh, Co. Longford