Christmas quiz series: Irish folklore and Christmas superstitions

Think you know your Nollaig legends? This quiz will put your festive folklore knowledge to the test.
Christmas quiz series: Irish folklore and Christmas superstitions

Eva Osborne

Ireland has no shortage of Christmas traditions, from holly-decked doorways to late-night singsongs and stories passed down through generations.

But, woven through the season is a rich thread of folklore, tales of winter spirits, ancient customs, and uniquely Irish superstitions that predate Santa’s arrival on our shores.

Think you know your Nollaig legends? This quiz will put your festive folklore knowledge to the test.

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