"Wren Day" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. (Ireland, Wales, Isle of Man, Newfoundland) A celebration on December 26 where people, especially boys, hunt a fake wren and parade it upon a decorated pole. Wikipedia link: Wren Day Tags: Ireland, Newfoundland, Wales Categories (topical): Holidays Related terms: St. Stephen's Day, wrenboy Translations (celebration on December 26): Lá an Dreoilín [masculine] (Irish), Diwrnod Dryw (Welsh)

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