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(S4E4) 🍷 Christmas Ghost Stories with Thomas Sheridan

Folkways: The Folklore of Britain and Ireland

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Nulig Nabad: The Intersection of Celebration and Remembrance in Irish Christmas Traditions

This chapter delves into the Irish tradition of Nulig Nabad, or Women's Christmas, a time for men to honor the contributions of women during the festive season. It also examines themes of loss and remembrance, especially among widows, while connecting to James Joyce's 'The Dead' to illustrate the intertwining of Christmas with life and death in Irish culture.

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