How to Throw a Traditional Irish Christmas Party

Irish people celebrate Christmas from December 24th through January 6th. Their traditional parties come from their home land and their religious beliefs. It is extremely easy to host a traditional Irish Christmas party as long as you have the proper food and decorations.

• If you are going to use invitations, you can send out postcards or you can purchase some Christmas cards that look traditional. These cards should be printed in Gaelic, which is the traditional language of the Irish people. You can include English as well if not all of your guests are Irish.


• The traditional meal for the Irish holiday is on December 24th. You can serve beef, turkey, chicken, or ham. Serve vegetables with the meat. The drinks should be wine and tea. For dessert, serve some cake, pudding, mince pie and shortbread. 


• Follow the traditional Irish customs. Have the youngest person at the party light a red candle and place it in the window for Santa. Top the Christmas tree with an angel or a star. Decorate the mantel using ornaments that are made of holly. Hang up some mistletoe and put some wreaths on the doors. Hang up some stockings filled with treats and toys.


• In Ireland, Christmas is for celebrating and observing religion. On the night of December 24th, leave out some milk, bread and a candle out for Mary and Joseph. Leave out Guinness and mince pies for Santa Claus. Purchase some Christmas crackers, pass them out to everyone, and have everyone read what they have inside of theirs.