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…
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Little Christmas, Women’s Christmas, the Feast of the Epiphany…
Events are taking place to celebrate the contribution of women to society.
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.
The day has been traditionally associated with celebrating the contribution of Irish women to society.
Besides taking down the decorations.
It’s to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, apparently.
*Or Women’s Christmas. Or Little Christmas. Or Women’s Little Christmas.
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.
Little Christmas – yay or nay?
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.
Ten things you might not have known about today’s celebration of Nollaig na mBan… nor might you want to.