Are there traditional Irish Christmas decorations common in American homes today?
One of the greatest delights of the holiday season in America is driving through the snowy streets to admire the festive lights and decorations of family homes. But when it comes time to go out and buy decorations for your own home, it becomes abundantly clear that this American Christmas tradition seems to be all about spending more and more to have homes more festive than the Joneses down the block. Irish Christmas decorations today are just as beautiful and plentiful…the Christmas tree with sparkling lights, the garland, the ornaments… It is the public places where you’ll find most of the glitz and glitter. Irish Christmas decorations in homes tend to be more in keeping with the spirit of the season…humble, simple, symbolic…. • The glowing candle in the window… • The mistletoe hanging in your doorway… • The abundance of Christmas holly… Actually, the mistletoe and holly have been traditional Irish Christmas decorations even longer than the Irish have been celebrating C
