School: Gallen

Location:
Gallen, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
T.R. Goodwin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0816, Page 160

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  2. Twelfth Day - Jan 6th
    (1) This day is also called "Little Christmas or Lady's Christmas. A goose or turkey is usually got for the dinner on this day and a sweet-cake for the tea. On Twelfth night twelve rushes are and dried very well. Then they are lighted and one given to each person
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