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Santa Claus, Daidí na Nollag (lit. father of Christmas ) in Irish, is known in The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as Santy or Santa. [14] He brings presents to children in Ireland, which are opened on Christmas morning. It is traditional to leave a mince pie and a bottle or a glass of Guinness along with a carrot for Rudolph. [8]
Perry Como's Christmas Concert is a 1994 live recording by Perry Como, the last before his death in 2001. Taped at the Point Theatre in Dublin before a live audience of 4,500 which included Irish President Mary Robinson , the concert was also issued on videotape and broadcast in the USA on PBS . [3]
Irish traditional, (Short Carol) "Christmas Day Is Come" (also known as "The Irish Carol") [20] [21] words by Fr. William Devereaux, 18th Century Irish traditional, Part of "The Kilmore Carols" "Codail A Linbh" / "Codail a Leanbh" ("Sleep Child") Lyrics are from 5th century poem, music by Michael McGlynn "The Kerry Christmas Carol" Irish ...
When we say, "Merry Christmas," we could also be saying "Merry Noel." In fact, in French, Joyeux Noel means "Merry Christmas." Related: These 100+ Holiday-inspired Baby Names and Their Meanings ...
From our home to yours, warmest wishes for a holiday season that’s as special as you are. Joy to the world and peace to all people on earth. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Its origin probably lies in the English tradition wherein wealthy people of the community gave Christmas treats to the carolers on Christmas Eve, such as "figgy pudding" that was very much like modern-day Christmas puddings; [12] [13] [14] in the West Country of England, "figgy pudding" referred to a raisin or plum pudding, not necessarily one ...
‘Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays’ Even Has an Animated Music Video If the original music video doesn’t do it for you, ‘NSync released an animated version in November 2023.
The first known English personification of Christmas was associated with merry-making, singing and drinking. A carol attributed to Richard Smart, Rector of Plymtree in Devon from 1435 to 1477, has 'Sir Christemas' announcing the news of Christ's birth and encouraging his listeners to drink: "Buvez bien par toute la compagnie, / Make good cheer and be right merry, / And sing with us now ...