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School: Cnoc an Aifrinn (Masshill) (roll number 16016)

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Masshill, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Ghallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0171, Page 261

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  1. Strange Beliefs and Customs of Christmas Long Ago

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    The old people of our neighbourhood have many strange beliefs and customs connected with Christmas. The following are some of them:-

    It was an old custom long ago to quench the fire with water on Christmas night for fear Saunta Claus would get burned. It is also customary to leave a box in the fire-place and a basin of cold water for him to wash his hands in. In most houses crosses are made out of straw. Whoever succeeded in making the most crosses would have good luck throughout the year. It was an old custom for all to clip their
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Christmas (~455)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Ann Mullarkey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Masshill, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mary Ellen Mullarkey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 40
    Address
    Masshill, Co. Sligo