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"Nollaig na mBan has grown and grown over the past decade and it seems to be re-emerging as a cultural day rather than a day of rest, with events of all varieties taking place in venues and galleries all over the country."
Marking the official end to Christmas festivities, January 6 sees Irish tradition celebrate the women of Ireland with Nollaig na mBan, translating to “Women’s Christmas”.