Irish Holidays

It's Chirstmas in ireland and we have just finished decorating the fireplace. We are just about to hand out money as we always do, to those who have been in the service. We treat ones who fight for us with great respect. They do not have to pay for food in a diner, if they show a card that has information of being in the military. They are also treated with a decent amount of extra money, when they reach the age of sixty. As well as presents, when of age, on Christmas the young men, that are now men are givin beer and cigars. For most of them over drink, get sick, and never wish to over-drink again. It is a great custom where I live.