School: Leaba Síoda
- Location:
- Labasheeda, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Seán Ó Cruadhlaoich
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0603, Page 530
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- It is an old custom in this parish to bring in the holly a day or two before Xmas Eve. It is placed in places around the house. The windows, fireplaces, and pictures are hung with sprigs of holly. Berry holly is much sought after, as it is considered a good sign of plenty for the coming year. On the 6th January or what is better known as "Little Xmas Day", this holly is taken down and thrown out, as it it a bad omen to leave holly in the house when Xmas is gone.
Where mistletoe is used for Xmas decoration, it is kept in the homes where there are eligible persons for matrimony. This is considered to bring them a favorable offer of marriage.
