Christmas Around the World. Mothers.net Fathers.net Mens.net Womens.net Grandparents. Christmas Traditions Around the World Christmas in Ireland Ireland's Christmas is more religious than a time of fun. Lighted candles are placed in windows on Chrismas Eve, as a guide that Joseph and Mary might be looking for shelter. The candles are usually red in color, and decorated with sprigs of holly.
Irish women bake a seed cake for each person in the house.
They also make three puddings, one for Christmas, New Year's Day and the Twelfth Night. After the Christmas evening meal, bread and milk are left out and the door unlatched as a symbol of hospitality. Net Advertise . Please read our Terms Of Use and Privacy Statement .