Christmas Time Is Here As December 8th Traditionally Marks The Beginning Of Christmas In Ireland

Sunday, 8 December 2024 13:46

By Emma O'Connor

December 8th is traditionally the day people outside Dublin made their way to the capital for 'the big shop'.

Christmas in Ireland starts today!

Christmas in Ireland traditionally starts on the 8th of December and ends on the 6th January.

December 8th was traditionally the day when people outside Dublin made their way to the capital for 'the big shop'.

The day coincides with the feast of the Immaculate Conception, which was once a day 'off-school' for kids across the country.

It also marks the traditional day people put up their Christmas tree.

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