At Irish Churches and in Christian houses that had a crib, the three kings would be added to the display on the 6th. It is, of course, Nollaig na mBan, the day us ladies get to put our feet up after all the hard work we've done over Christmas. I so love the sense of balance and harmony I feel when twice a month Seanmháthair Gealach reflects her glorious Moonlight from the bright and dark skies. Nollaig na mBan is a very unique Irish celebration. Nollaig na mBan. Although Nollaig na mBan is slowly dying out in many parts of Ireland, overtaken by Mother’s Day; in some parts of Ireland, the tradition is still strong. You could be forgiven for looking at today, January 6, as a sad one — it is the day that the Christmas decorations come down, after all. It’s January 6th. As a reward for … Bhí fuinneamh sa stoirm a éalaigh aréir, Having said that, there is always room for fun and merriment, so for the day that’s in it, let’s raise a glass and say, Happy Nollaig na mBan, sisters! Nollaig na mBan was also the Christian feast day that marked the arrival of the Three Kings in Bethlehem with their offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, The Feast of the Epiphany. Women across Ireland will be celebrating “Nollaig na mBan” today, by passing off house work to the men, and saying goodbye to the christmas decorations. January 6, 2020 ; As I began to write in my Moon Mná Diary-Journal for the first time this year, the Moon waxed to Half Phase glory. Sat, Jan 5, 2013, 00:00. Oíche Nollaig na mBan: Poem and translation. The twelfth and final day of Christmas, January 6th, was known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas or Little Christmas. SEAN O RIORDAIN translation by THEO DORGAN . Don't you dare do a tap of housework today! See more ideas about christmas women, epiphany, irish traditions. Oíche Nollaig na mBan. Nollaig na mBan is Women's Christmas - an Irish tradition still strong in areas like Cork and Kerry. Jan 5, 2015 - Explore America Village's board "Nollaig Na mBan" on Pinterest. Nollaig na mBan, also known as Little Christmas, calls women around Ireland to celebrate the end of the festive season.