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How Does Ireland Spell Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Brighid O'Sullivan
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HOW DOES IRELAND SPELL CHRISTMAS?

candles in house

(C) Candles are often placed in the windows of Irish homes to welcome the Christ child on Christmas Eve. In addition, candles were once used as a signal for priests that it was alright to say mass during Penal times.

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