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School: Killahan (B.)

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Killahan, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Liam Ó Leathlobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0413, Page 200

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  2. Christmas Customs

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    In Ireland at Christmas the lighting of candles and decorating the houses with holly and laurel are very old Customs. Mottoes are also put up. On Christmas day the boys dress themselves up in various kinds of clothes and go out with the wren. They also tie a wren to a bit of holly. They sing and dance in every house to collect money. During Christmas they celebrate in neighbour's house with a feast.
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  3. Riddles

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    Riddles
    The man that made it never wore it, the man that wore it never saw it?
    A Coffin.
    What is worn all day and covered by night?
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