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10 Irish Christmas traditions you might want to adopt

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 12/12/19

Capture the spirit of the Emerald Isle in your own home this Christmas.

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Across the globe, countries adopt different traditions at Christmas time that reflect their own heritage and faith. One such country is Ireland, whose rich history has provided some very sweet traditions that might add a little more meaning to your own Christmas celebrations. So click on the slideshow to discover a few ways you can bring the Emerald Isle into your own home during this festive and holy season.


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