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| “The Wren” comes from the Celtic tradition. It survives in Ireland and on the Isle of Man. Children carry an effigy of “The Wren, the king of birds” on Dec. 26, St. Stephen’s Day. Find out more HERE or HERE. |
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| Aine Ni Mhuircheartaigh came from Ireland to celebrate The Wren Day tradition with her Riverdale compatriots at An Beal Bocht on December 26, 1997. | ||||
1. The Wren, the wren, the king of all birds, St. Stephen’s Day was caught in the firs.
Although he was little his honor was great. Jump up, me lads, and give us a treat!
2. We followed the wren 3 miles or more, 3 miles or more 3 miles or more,
through hedges and ditches and heaps of snow, at six o’clock in the morning.
3. “Rolley, rolley, where is your nest?” “It’s in the bush that I love best.
It’s in the bush, the holly tree, Where all the boys do follow me.”
4. As I went out to hunt and all, I met the wren upon the wall
Up with me wattle and give him a fall, And brought him here to show you all.
5. I have a little box under my arm, a tuppence or penny will do it no harm.
For we are the boys that come your way to bring in the wren on St. Stephen’s Day