In Ireland Christmas in Ireland is also called Nollaig. Plum Pudding is the traditional Christmas desert, it is so special it takes several weeks to become ready to eat. Just like many do in America children have advent calendars which they open every day until Christmas morning. Guess what, in Ireland they also have Christmas trees just like ours even down to the star on top.
Houses are also decorated with lights and decorations, they even use holly.
On Christmas eve children put out stockings or in some cases pillow cases. Instead of believing in Santa they believe in Father Christmas. The traditional gift for the children to receive in their stockings are fruit. Lots of plays and skits are put on for the public. In Ireland the women always play men and the men always play women.