With the majority of people being Roman Catholic in Ireland Christmas
is mostly a religious time of year for many families. Traditions have been carried through for centuries and are similar to how other countries celebrate Christmas.
Most villages, towns and cities decorate the streets with holy symbols, lights and a large Christmas trees, usually located in the heart of the community. Churches build cribs to display the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the 3 Kings which is usually placed in front of the Church property.