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School: Lenamore, Rathowen (roll number 5115)

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Lenamore, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Brian Mac Tomas
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0769, Page 291

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  1. Christmas Customs (continued)

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    It is also customary on Xmas Eve night to light candles in all the windows. The reason is to show light to the Blessed Virgin who is supposed to be going around seeking shelter as she did on the first Xmas Eve night.
    On Xmas day none of the family are supposed to be absent.
    Long ago the people used to leave the door open and leave bread on the table for the Holy souls who were supposed to roam through the world on that night.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Christmas (~455)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ardanragh, Co. Longford