Traditional Irish Christmas Cheer

Here are a few of my favorite Irish Christmas traditions to share with you;

An Irish Blessing

The light of the Christmas star to you
The warmth of home and hearth to you
The cheer and good will of friends to you
The hope of a childlike heart to you
The joy of a thousand angels to you
The love of the Son and God's peace to you.

Some Irish Christmas Expressions

Nollaig shona duit (Happy Christmas)

Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi mhaise duit (a prosperous and pleasant Christmas)

Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit (a prosperous new year)

The Christmas season is apon us with all the good cheer and traditions we love.


Christmas Foods

The Christmas cooking would start early with the making of the plum pudding, breads and spiced beef. A traditional Irish Christmas meal might consist of roasted goose, potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables, sausages, and puddings. Spiced beef is often eaten sliced cold with fresh bread in the days after the main feast. (And please be sure to check out my recipe for mincemeat pie! It's a holiday and winter favorite.)

I hope everyone has a Wonderful Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year!