Irish Christmas Blessings
Find the perfect Irish Christmas Blessings in this collection of Christmas greetings and Irish Christmas Dinner Prayers.
My mother is Irish, and many of our holidays growing up involved Irish Christmas Blessings and a special Irish Christmas dinner prayer. Even though times have changed, many people find comfort around tradition during the holiday season.
These kind words from our Irish ancestors might be just what you’re searching for to help the holidays feel extra meaningful this season.
The Irish Christmas Blessings on this list are a combination of traditional Irish blessings, more modern ones, and some that are appropriate to use as an Irish Christmas dinner prayer, too.
The love of Christmas shines through in these old words from the past. Many of these Irish Christmas poems also include a printable image, which you are welcome to save and print or reshare on social media to say Merry Christmas this Christmas season!
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Irish Christmas Blessings
This collection of Irish Christmas sayings and Irish proverbs are sure to help you find the right words this season.
Walls for the Wind
Based on the traditional Irish blessing, this one will feel familiar for most of us with Irish heritage.
(This Christmas may you have…)
“Walls for the wind
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks bedside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
And those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire.”
The Light of The Christmas Star to You
“The light of the Christmas star to you,
The warmth of home and hearth to you,
The cheer and good will of friends to you,
The hope of a childlike heart to you,
The joy of a thousand angels to you,
The love of the Son,
And God’s peace to you.”
Peace and Plenty
“May peace and plenty be the first
To lift the latch on your door,
And happiness be guided to your home,
By the candle of Christmas.
God’s blessings and peace be yours
throughout This New Year.”
May the Blessings of Christmas Be With You
“May the Blessings of Christmas be with you,
May the Christ Child light your way,
May God’s holy angels guide you,
And keep you safe each day.”
The Spirit of the Season
“May you be blessed
With the spirit of the season,
which is peace,
The gladness of the season,
which is hope,
And the heart of the season,
which is love.”
The Magic of Christmas
“May you never forget what is worth remembering,
or remember what is best forgotten.
The magic of Christmas lingers on,
Though childhood days have passed,
Upon the common round of life
A Holy Spell is cast.”
Joy and Peace
“May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you,
And bless you evermore.”
Virgin and Child
“May the Virgin and her Child
lift your latch on Christmas night.”
Irish Christmas Blessing for Contentment and Peace
“May you be as contented
as Christmas finds you,
All the year round.”
The Wexford Carol
Dating back to the 15th century and originally written in the Irish language, this beloved Christmas carol tells the story of the nativity. Below is the first verse in English.
“Good people all, this Christmas time,
Consider well and bear in mind
What our good God for us has done,
In sending His beloved Son.
With Mary holy we should pray,
To God with love this Christmas Day
In Bethlehem upon that morn,
There was a blessed Messiah born.”
Blessings on Christmas Morning
Here are a few Irish Christmas prayers that would be perfect for Christmas morning.
“Bless the bowl,
bless Irish land
and bless God
this wonderful Christmas morning.
As the sun rises gold,
Over the Emerald Isle.
May your oat’s hot steam,
Nourish your Irish smile.
And may you be thankful,
to Him who fills your bowl,
warms your heart,
and soothes your soul.”
“May the good saints protect you
and bless you today.
And may trouble ignore you
each step of the way.
Christmas joy to you!”
How to Say ‘Happy Christmas’ in Irish or Gaelic
If you’d like to give your Irish Christmas prayer using the traditional Irish tongue, here are a few traditional sayings to try this time of year.
Happy Christmas, when addressed to one person:
Nollaig shona duit.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Null-ig hun-ah dh-itch.
Happy Christmas, when there is more than one person being addressed (like multiple family members):
Nollaig shona daoibh.
Phonetic pronunciation: Null-ig hun-ah jeeve.
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Which of these Irish sayings is your favorite, or have we missed any favorite Irish Christmas prayers? If you have any Irish Christmas greetings that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments so we can add them to our list.
Wishing you and your family lovely Irish Christmas blessings this festive season!
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