The Roskilmanor Wren Boys, an Irish group founded in 1982, are carrying on the traditional mummers’ custom in northwest Leitrim this Christmas. The group performs local Leitrim dances and raises funds for charity, having collected over €160,000 since their inception….

This article explores the longstanding traditions associated with St. Stephen’s Day in Ireland, dating back to pre-Christian times. It recounts the observations of Frenchwoman Marie-Louise Sjoestedt, who detailed her Christmas experiences in west Kerry in 1929. Celebrations involve unique customs…