Christmas in Ireland

Decorations

• The children could either buy their stockings,or use one of their own.
• The Irish had candles for decorations,yet only the daughter named Maria could light them up.

Presents

• In Ireland kids only get a little bit of presents,for they don't have enough money.
• The children could either buy their stockings,or use one of their own.

Beliefs

• The Irish believed dying on Christmas Eve was good as the gates are open to everyone.
• As long as it snowed it was ok,it was considered bad omen if it didnt snow.

Christmas Morning

• Whenever the kids woke up,they would go rushing to open their presents.
• When the Irish hung up hollies,angels would go and bless their homes.

Dinner

• After the Irish were done eating dinner,they would sing and pray.
• The Irish would eat goose,turkey,and pudding while they told Christmas stories.

Happy Kids

• Although the kids didn't get much presents,the kids were still happy they got something.
• Where as the candles were lit on Christmas eve,they guided Joseph and Mary.