Epiphany

Today marks the end of the Christmas season and it is referred to as Nollaig na mban (womens' Christmas) in Ireland. It was traditionally a day when the mem folk gave the ladies in their lives a much needed day off from cooking, cleaning etc after their hard work during the festive season.
These days it is common to see groups of women sharing a meal and a glass of wine together and enjoying each other's company and toasting the year ahead.