Little Christmas is also called Women's Christmas (Irish: Nollaig na mBan), and sometimes Women's Little Christmas. The tradition, still very strong in Cork and Kerry is so called because of the Irish men taking on all the household duties for the day. Most women hold parties or go out to celebrate the day with their friends, sisters, mothers, and aunts. Bars and restaurants serve mostly women and girls on this night. Children often buy presents for their mothers and grandmothers.
its tomoro and I was wondering is it as big in other countys as it is in Cork?
do you ladies go out and celebrate it?
Captain J...
6th of Jan Women's Little Christmas
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05-01-11, 15:41jacksparrow20106th of Jan Women's Little Christmas
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05-01-11, 15:56dave1dave
So what you are saying is that we should all head for Cork and Kerry tomorrow. The pubs will be full of women out for a good night ?
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05-01-11, 15:56dr love
Not to big here , it was much popular years ago , but people moving around old traditions seem to die . Wren boys is big here though .: doc
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05-01-11, 16:24magicalman9357Never heard of it before but does sound like a great tradition to have. Should happen everywhere. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jacksparrow2010
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05-01-11, 16:46JAMESCORK
Oh yeah, happens here big-time... I have already been given the customary 24 hour warning…lol.
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05-01-11, 16:46wellhungchap
Tid big down here.. I only realised when i moved here a few years ago.. I went into a restaurant on the 6th jan,and it was packed fully of fanny.. Twas classy out and elegant as fuck, id say :)
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05-01-11, 17:24dave1dave
Right so. I've me Apt booked in Isaac's.
So where am I heading ? The only place I know around there is a little spanish tapas bar near the hotel. Probably not even still there. -
05-01-11, 17:39hornylimerick
never heard of it???
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05-01-11, 17:41jacksparrow2010Really?...it happens every year in Cork.. and is still going fairly strong...Quote:
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must be a Cork thing...
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05-01-11, 17:44hornylimerickyeah but cork people are a bit soft in the head!Quote:
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only cork men would think about helping their woman out one day a year, selfish bastards!!! lol -
05-01-11, 18:44JAMESCORKI would say ,if you go to Scotts by the GPO you will not get out alive....lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by dave1dave
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05-01-11, 18:58dave1daveI do remember going to a venue, around 5 years ago. I think it was called Blue moon or something like that. You had to pre buy the tickets in a box office type place.Quote:
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05-01-11, 20:09anitasizzleIt's celebrated as Christmas Eve if you're a Russian Orthadox. so, yeah, it's a big deal in other countries.; the Julian calendar has Chistmas 13 days after our christmas. i think the ladies of Cork were probably hiding their pagan roots or defying Pope Gregory.Quote:
Originally Posted by jacksparrow2010
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05-01-11, 21:09jacksparrow2010thanks AnitaQuote:
Originally Posted by anitasizzle
here is little info i found
it is the evening when women plan to go out without their men.
Ireland's traditional "girls' night out" is still observed by a few dedicated girlfriends
By Sheila Flitton
“Nollaig na mBan” or “Little Women’s Christmas” is an old custom that’s still celebrated by women all over Ireland. It goes back to the days when large families were the norm. Men never lifted a finger in the house to help, and were never expected to. If a man washed the dishes, he would be called an “auld woman” by other men. No full blooded Irish man was prepared to risk that!
But each year, after the Christmas holiday, tired women finally got a break – for one day, at least. On January 6th (the same day as the Epiphany), men would take over of the housework, offering women a chance to go out to relax with each other.
Never one to break with tradition, I returned to my hometown of Cork this year (from Dublin) to join my sisters and women friends to celebrate. As we sat overlooking the River Lee from Cork’s Metropole Hotel dining room, I thought, “We keep the tradition alive but, not in the same way our mothers did.
Some say this tradition is dying. But I was surprised to see how many women of all ages upheld it this year. Like my own sisters and friends, most women no longer gather in the snug of a public house. Wine and lunch has replaced the bottle of stout and corned beef sandwiches. And of course, today’s new man, no stranger to the kitchen, is home trying his hand at cooking and spending quality time with the children (or so they say).. We can’t stop progress, but it’s a pleasure to see Little Women’s Christmas survive. ”
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05-01-11, 21:24ForrestAh Jesus, Capt. Jack, what are you trying to do to me :confused: :pQuote:
Originally Posted by jacksparrow2010
I don't mind bumping into a loada women going mad on a night out, but wanting me to take on all the household duties for a day. Sure that's pure madness, Boyo :D
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06-01-11, 13:55jacksparrow2010
Happy womens Little Christmas Ladies... :kiss:
hope some of you will go out and celebrate it!..
have a great night if you do...
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06-01-11, 14:58bhoywonder
part of the tradition is men getting their every need tended too the rest of the year round. so for one day i think id be willing to keep up such a tradition
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06-01-11, 15:53Doozer
I have heard of it Jack Its alos the day most people take down their xmas tree