December 26: Yule Celebrations in Ireland on Saint Stephan's Day! (Also Boxing Day)

Newly Added Lesson for 3rd Edition.

In some parts of Ireland, children go from door to door with a wren (a small bird) in a cage or a model wren on a stick. They may also sing, play music or perform traditional dances. In some areas, boys may dress as girls or women. Many hope to collect money for community or school projects or charity.

Read: The Wren-Boys by Carol Ann Duffy

History videos:

Additional Books About Wrens:

The Eagle & the Wren by Jane Goodall

The Nest That Wren Built by Randi Sonenshine

Baby Wren and the Great Gift by Sally Lloyd-Jones

A Bird Watcher's Guide to Wrens by Grace Elora

Enjoy this video of the Wren and its call:

The Burgess Bird Book for Children by Thornton W. Burgess

Paint: Wren Coloring Page, included.

Cook: St. Stephen’s Day Pie, recipe included in 3rd Edition.

How to make Duchesse Potatoes, what is called for in our St. Stephen’s Day Pie: