Wren Day - Wikipedia
Wren Day (Irish: Lá an Dreoilín), or Hunt the Wren Day (Manx: Shelg yn Dreean), is an Irish and Manx custom on 26 December, Saint Stephen's Day (known in most of Ulster as Boxing Day). …
Wren Day in Ireland: It's Origins + 2024 Info - The Irish Road Trip
Sep 10, 2024 · Also referred to as ‘The Day of the Wren’, ‘Wren’s Day’ or ‘Lá an Dreoilín’ in Irish, Wren Day is a very old celebration. Taking place on December 26th, it’s one of many similar …
Wren Day: An Ancient Irish Christmas Tradition That Survives to This Day
Dec 19, 2019 · Wren Day was once as common throughout the country at Christmas time as turkey dinners are today. This amazing tradition still survives in parts of the country, but where …
The Wren, one of Ireland's most unique Christmas traditions
Dec 26, 2023 · Wren's Day is dedicated to its namesake bird, which holds significance in Irish mythology. Wrens were seen as intermediaries between the world of the living and the dead, …
The Irish Used to Celebrate the Day After Christmas by Killing Wrens
Dec 26, 2012 · In Ireland, the day after Christmas means hunting down a small bird and tying it to the top of a pole. That’s how the Irish celebrate St. Stephens Day, or Wren Day. Irish Festivals …
Wren’s day: an old Irish tradition that survives today - The …
Dec 27, 2024 · The wren tradition or “hunting the wren” is an old midwinter custom that was once commonplace throughout Ireland, the UK and diaspora communities, but it died out in most …
Wren Day - An Irish Tradition On Saint Stephen's Day - Irish …
Dec 26, 2019 · The day after Christmas is known as Wren Day in Ireland. Dressing up in straw costumes and parading around town or the countryside on Saint Stephen's Day, is part of our …
The Day of the Wren: A Celebration of Myth, Song, and Tradition
Dec 24, 2024 · The Day of the Wren, celebrated on December 26th, is one of Ireland’s most captivating cultural customs. It’s a day woven from the threads of ancient legends, pagan …
Wren Day: Celebrating Tradition in Ireland and the Isle of Man
Wren Day, celebrated on December 26th, holds a significant place in the hearts of the Irish and Manx people. The tradition is rooted in ancient customs that have evolved over centuries. At …
"Hunting the Wren" on St. Stephen's Day in Ireland - IrishCentral
Dec 26, 2024 · On St. Stephens Day (December 26) in Ireland, a procession takes place where a pole with a holly bush is carried from house to house and families dress up in old clothes and …