The Christmas Revels: An Irish Celebration of the Winter Solstice

Travel to the Emerald Isle in the mid-1800’s to celebrate the Irish spirit. Gather at the hearth of the village pub for fiery tunes and mesmerizing rhythms from our Irish Band, the flashing feet of step and céilí dancing, and rollicking songs and toasts — all beckoning the joys of Christmas! Then board a ship bound for the new world, where songs of longing give way to powerful anthems of hope, and children lift our spirits with sean nós dances. Journey with us through the struggle, triumph and fierce joy that epitomize the Irish-American heritage.

Join our cast of over 100, ages 8–85, for rousing traditional tunes, seasonal carols, ancient hymns, lush folk songs, familiar Revels singalongs, and an Armagh Straw Boys mummers play featuring St. Patrick, the “Wyld Worm” dragon, and the “Papa Stour” sword dance. Sláinte, and Welcome Yule!