December 22 Christmas in Ireland!

On Christmas Eve, the Irish will put out a candle in the window to help light the way of Mary and Joseph, and any other travellers who might happen by. They may also leave out milk and bread on the table and leave their doors unlocked to accommodate those in time of need.

Read: Brigid’s Cloak by Bryce Milligan

Additional reads:

Meeting Paddy O'Rourke by Patti B. Pruitt (I was unable to find a read aloud of this one.)

Christmas in Ireland by World Book Inc.

An Irish Night Before Christmas by Sarah Kirwan Blazek

Christmas Flavors of Ireland: Celebrating the Festive Season by Margaret M. Johnson

This Is Ireland by Miroslav Sasek

Paint: Make Potato Stamped Christmas Cards, or Wrapping Paper, tutorial included in our 3rd Edition plans.

Cook: Irish Butter Cookies, recipe included in our 3rd Edition plans.

Also Make: Irish Colcannon

Craft: Make Potato Stamped Christmas Cards, or Wrapping Paper

Watch the video tutorials below for inspiration:

Pair this lesson up with our Adventures in Ireland #3:

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