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# womens-christmas - Monday 6 January, 2020
Today is Nollaig na mBan - here are some ways to make the most of it
Little Christmas, Women’s Christmas, the Feast of the Epiphany…
# womens-christmas - Saturday 6 January, 2018
Today is Nollaig na mBan, so what's it all about?
Events are taking place to celebrate the contribution of women to society.
# womens-christmas - Friday 6 January, 2017
Nollaig na mBan 2017: 'Do we trust Irish women to make the best decisions for themselves in pregnancy?'
On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally women celebrate their Christmas, 12 women are travelling abroad for healthcare that is unavailable to them here, writes Orla O’Connor.
Poll: Do you celebrate Nollaig na mBan?
The day has been traditionally associated with celebrating the contribution of Irish women to society.
Today is Nollaig na mBan - what's that all about?
Besides taking down the decorations.
# womens-christmas - Tuesday 6 January, 2015
Orthodox Christians dive into ice-cold waters to chase wooden crosses
It’s to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, apparently.
Spotlight
The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
Open Thread: Are you celebrating Nollaig na mBan*?
*Or Women’s Christmas. Or Little Christmas. Or Women’s Little Christmas.
Opinon: This Nollaig na mBan, let's recognise that women shoulder the majority of care work
Historically, societies assumed that women did the caring and men were breadwinners. While things are changing, the responsibility for work within the home still falls predominantly to women.
# womens-christmas - Monday 6 January, 2014
Ireland is rather confused about Women's Little Christmas
Little Christmas – yay or nay?
# womens-christmas - Friday 6 January, 2012
Open thread: are you celebrating Women's Christmas?
Little Christmas is known as Nollaig na mBan in many parts of Ireland as traditionally exhausted women relaxed with a cuppa as the men took over housekeeping duties – for one day only.
# womens-christmas - Thursday 6 January, 2011
Have yourself a merry Women's Little Christmas
Ten things you might not have known about today’s celebration of Nollaig na mBan… nor might you want to.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (8142)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (1506)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (1127)
I've no bookings made but I might (870)
I hope to go to both (451)
I've made several bookings (119)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Our rotting Seanad won’t survive much longer, it's crying out for reform
By Adam Hallissey & Charlie Power
Dreading the return to 'normal'?' Here's how to emerge from lockdown with your wellbeing intact
By Sheena McGinley - @makemeamammy
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