School: An Cnoc, Clanna Caoilte
- Location:
- Knocks, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máire Ní Liatháin
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- Holly in Xmas decoration should be kept to make fire for pancakes on Shrove Tuesday Night.
On Little Xmas Night no water is supposed to be kept in the house (all buckets & jugs are emptied) for some people believe water is changed into wine during that night.
If you get the rag in the cake Hallowe'en it means a shroud and death is near you.
If a child gets a new garment it is lucky for the father to be the first to say "Well Wear."
