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Strange traditions.

Post by pikeyboy

Happy st. Stephen's day, or boxing day, or whatever you call it! An Irish tradition is "Hunting the Wren". No alcohol may be sold on christmas day, a law trying to ensure that the population won't arrive drunk for mass.

Poor people would go from house to house today, and pub to pub, playing, singing, dancing: whatever they could do, busking up a box of leftover food, and maybe a bit of money. Hopefully a few drinks!

Here is the old version:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WvhPtiarW4

Here's a more modern one:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhjsdUfvP3c

I'm adapting the song to feature my cat hunting the wren for tonight!

Post by pikeyboy

Also a tradition that I'm sure Elhonna would firmly support. In Cork city, in particular, on the 6th January/twelve night, there's a great big hen party. In Ireland, traditionally the women do all the work. On that day, the men have to look after it, and the kids. The girls get their glad rags on and celebrate "Little Christmas" together. Fair play! HUP!

Post by pikeyboy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rru6HZbBPUE

Strange traditions.

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