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Dating back hundreds of years, the Irish have a tradition to light a candle and place it in the window on Christmas Eve, December 24, of each year. Different stories and legends surround this Catholic religious tradition which has spread to other countries by Irish immigrants. This custom continues as part of Irish culture in the modern day, to celebrate the holiday.
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Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish on Christmas Eve?
they like it
Where are the candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
Candles are put in the center of the inner window seal.
Why are candles place on the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
Because they want to masterbait
Is a candle in the window a Jewish tradition?
No it is a Irish Catholic Tradition. When the Irish were being persecuted for their Catholic beliefs, they placed candles in the windows to notify traveling priests that this was a safe house to perform Christmas mass.
Why are candles placed in the windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
According to one belief, the candle long served as a symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph who sought shelter in vain on that first Christmas Eve. The ceremony of lighting the candle is one of simple ancient rituals during which prayers are said for the departed
What do Irish people decorate their tree with on Christmas?
They have lights, and ornaments, and everything you think would be on a Christmas tree in the US. They do have candles(usually fate ones) on their tree.
What is Ireland's famous Christmas?
Over here in Ireland, we put a candle in our windows on Christmas Eve and we have a warm welcome to Irish people coming back home.
When was An Irish Christmas created?
An Irish Christmas was created in 2005.
Which candles placed in windows of Irish homes on Christmas Eve?
According to one belief, the candle long served as a symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph who sought shelter in vain on that first Christmas Eve. The ceremony of lighting the candle is one of simple ancient rituals during which prayers are said for the departed
Do Irish people have a tree at Christmas?
Yes. Christmas trees are common in Irish households.
When do Irish people get there presents?
For Christmas, they normally get them on Christmas Day.
Do Irish put coins on dead peoples eyes for safe passage?
nope, those are/were the Greeks. The Irish leave a window open and then closed two hours later to prevent the spirit from re-entering. The body is then cleaned up as well as a rosary, cross and candles placed around the dead. The candle remains lit as long as the dead person is in the house. Their windows are closed, clocks will be stopped at the time the person died and mirrors will be covered or face the wall.
