Christmas Customs

Co. Galway, Ireland

At Christmas, the people burn coloured candles. It is said that if you eat enough on the last night of the year, you will have enough all through the year.

Collector: Mary Raftery, Clogher Upper, Co. Roscommon

Informant: Mr. Raftery, Clogher Upper, Co. Roscommon

Place: Flaskagh More, Co. Galway

Footnote: Duchas, ‘The Schools’ Collection’, www.duchas.ie

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