Irish christmas

Learn everything there is to know about celebrating Christmas in Ireland from customs, traditions, festivities, and food.

Ireland is a magical country, filled with old Irish traditions and folklore dating back many years. Christmas in Ireland is an especially magical time of year. Many Irish Christmas traditions have …

Traditional Irish Christmas dinner is the highlight of the festive season for many Irish families and involves a lot of food and drink. My guide to Christmas dinner in Ireland shares everything from starters and desserts, as well as the main meal which always involves two meats, various potato dishes and lots of vegetables. Don’t forget the gravy and stuffing.

A tall, rich, dark fruit cake prepared with Irish whiskey and a medley of dry fruits is hearty and delicious and a real show stopper

An orange-clove pomander is a traditional decoration in Irish homes at Christmas time. There is a gaelic song and phrase for "Happy Christmas To You."

Lighting a candle in the window at Christmastime is an old Irish tradition that continues to this day. Learn how this custom dates back to the 17th century and the history that gave rise to it.

There are some Christmas traditions in Ireland that are uniquely Irish and others that we share with others around the globe. Discover some of the most popular and best Irish Christmas traditions in this post. From traditional Irish Christmas dinner to Little Christmas and the Christmas Day swim, there are lots of Irish festive traditions you can incorporate into your festive celebrations.

Christmas has been a part of Ireland since St. Patrick brought Christianity to the island in the fifth century. Over the centuries, however, pagan Celtic customs merged with Christianity to produce some unique traditions for the winter festival.