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06-Jan-2022

Nollaig na mBan

Today is known as Nollaig na mBan or the Women's Christmas in Ireland.
Tradition was that the woman of the house got a day off from cooking.
More recently it was a day when women would have got together and gone out for a meal.
It also marks the Twelfth Night and in some places is known as the Feast of the Epiphany or the Feast of the Three Kings.
Many people regard it as the day when the Christmas decorations should come down, but as I'm supposed to be taking it easy, I am going to enjoy them for another day!

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
1/160s f/2.5 at 25.0mm iso400 hide exif

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Walter Otto Koenig		07-Jan-2022 19:37
Very nice shot of this ornament. I like the textures and background. "V" Where I am from, Cologne Germany, they used to celebrate Three King's Day with a parade where they carry the bones of the Three Kings which are stored in Cologne Cathedral. Not sure if they still do this.

laine		07-Jan-2022 09:48
A woman's day off from cooking....!!! how generous LOL Love your little angel, I just cleared up and packed away today...now I'm resting :)

danad		07-Jan-2022 08:01
A tradition to keep ! V

Julie Oldfield		07-Jan-2022 01:24
I never heard of that. It sounds much needed. Such a lovely shot. V

Raymond Ma		07-Jan-2022 00:31
You certainly deserve a day of rest...this ornament is so charming. v

LynnH		06-Jan-2022 23:53
What a lovely decoration and I love the idea of a Women's Christmas. We do so much over the regular Christmas, we need a break. :) V

larose forest photos		06-Jan-2022 21:15
Charming shot and I love your text. I did not know about the Women's Christmas! V

globalgadabout		06-Jan-2022 20:57
a worthwhile celebration, and more realistic than any dated religious silliness...a salute to you Mairead, and to women everywhere..

joseantonio		06-Jan-2022 20:46
nice tradition.thnak you for the information

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