Even if you've had more than enough mince pies, Mariah Carey and pretending to be interested when your uncle starts rambling on at the family gathering, there's still one more Christmas holiday left to celebrate in Ireland.
We are of course talking about Nollaig na mBan.
Those of you who are from a younger generation will probably be a bit confused upon hearing about that, but it's a tradition in Ireland which spreads back generations.
Every year this very tradition causes confusion, as people are left scratching their heads wondering which date falls when and why.
Read on for the answers and the date when you should take down your decorations.
What is Nollaig na mBan?
Nollaig na mBan is Women's Christmas - an Irish tradition which is still strong in areas like Cork and Kerry.
It's known as that because it usually meant a day off from all house work for women - a reward as such for all of their hard work over the Christmas period.
Traditional roles were supposed to be reversed in the home: men did the women’s work in the house while women rested and gathered together.
Of course, this was back in the olden days of early Ireland, though the tradition remains to this day in some parts of the country.
Why is it unlucky for some?
We don't blame you if you've already got your Christmas decorations down, but you may have a bit of bad luck for the rest of the year if you have!
In a tradition going back over two centuries, you always remove the festive decorations on the twelfth day of Christmas - which in Ireland was always January 6.
If decorations are not removed on January 6, then according to tradition they should stay up all year.
Is it just an Irish thing?
No.
A number of countries in Europe follow the January 6 tradition, including the Germans, Poles and Czechs.
Wait, is that not Epiphany as well?
Yes, January 6 in the Christian faith is known as Epiphany.
That's because it's the day where the revelation of Jesus Christ occurred, with the three Magi (or Wise Men) arriving at the inn to bring gifts to the Messiah.
