Christmas in Killarney - Irish Christmas Song (HD)

♫ Santa dedicates this to the many different cultural traditions of Christmas. (This is part of a series of videos that inform children about Christmas traditions and cultural differences in the way this holiday is celebrated around the world.) No copy infraction intended on my videos. Thanks for watching!

Traditions Of The Country:

In some areas, due to English influence, it is Father Christmas who the children wait for to fill their stockings on Christmas Eve. In other areas of Ireland, due to western influences, you will find Santa Claus instead. Ireland, like most countries, has a number of Christmas traditions that are all of its own. Many of these customs have their root in the time when the Gaelic culture and religion of the country were being suppressed and it is perhaps because of that they have survived into modern times.

The placing of a lighted candle in the window of a house on Christmas eve is still practiced today. It has a number of purposes but primarily it was an symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph as they travelled looking for shelter. It also indicated a safe place for priests to perform mass as, during Penal Times this was not allowed. A further element of the tradition is that the candle should be lit by the youngest member of the household and only be extinguished by a girl bearing the name 'Mary'.

After evening meal on Christmas eve the kitchen table is again set and on it are placed a loaf of bread filled with caraway seeds and raisins, a pitcher of milk and a large lit candle. The door to the house is left unlatched so that Mary and Joseph, or any wandering traveler, could benefit of the welcome.

The placing of a ring of Holly on doors originated in Ireland as Holly is one of the main plants that flourished at Christmas time and which gives the poor ample means with which to decorate their dwellings. All decorations are traditionally taken down on Little Christmas, January 6th, and it is considered to be bad luck to take them down beforehand.

The Gaelic greeting for 'Merry Christmas' is 'Nollaig Shona Duit', which is pronounced as 'null-ig hun-a dit'.

.•:*¨ Wishing You A Merry Christmas¨*:•.

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[donny71954]

I have'nt heard this song in a long time, Ive always wanted to go to Ireland.

I love this Julie :o)

[NorthPoleChristmas]

I hadn't either, I got the computer back up, not everything back in, but hopefully by the end of the day. Ireland is beautiful. I am glad you liked it.

[stormspinner1]

Aye, 'tis beautiful, my dear. 5/5 stars! =]

[NorthPoleChristmas]

I love the Irish brogue there my dear. :0) Glad you enjoyed, hope you are well. Everyone up here says to wish you a good day.

[chrismayka]

Hi Julie,

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful Irish Christmassong with us, just great to listen to, my compliments to you for all your efforts, 5*****

Our best wishes to Santa again.

Dearest greetings from Chris and Mayka - The Netherlands - Europe - YouTube chrismayka.

[NorthPoleChristmas]

Hi,

How is all with you? We are all well here at the North Pole. Take care!

[BohemianBlasphemy]

Why can't all Christmas songs be this charming and joyful?

Christmas carols are usually irritating and mediocre, and sometimes even gloomy and eerie.

[MrOgmond]

Thanks a lot. Just burst into tears listenign to this song. i myself haven't spent x-mas at home for 7 years now at home but this song just cheered me up and i dunno i have a good feeling. thanks again.

[Charasy]

Wonderful description of the Irish christmas traditions! :) Thank you for that! I found it very interesting!

Also, I love the song! ^^

[avatarprimus]

awesome vid and song, love it every second!!!!, Greetings from México!!!

[erinwantstobesigned]

LOVE this song, and what perfect pictures to go along with it!  fantastic video!!

[SuperNovascotiagirl]

Ahh this song brings back memories... The holiday season is almost here!

[Balertman]

My dad's been playing this song every christmas. When I mention it no one's ever heard it. Love it though.

[bolanrules]

GODBLESS THE IRISH, I'M FROM LIVERPOOL AND FROM IRISH DESCENT, THANK GOD for the humour and the generosity of spirit. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL.

[rossroad100]

i live here

[Hidframe]

By far the best Christmas song i ever heard.