While better known these days as a social event for women, it is also the very last day of Christmas so traditionally in Ireland, all Christmas decorations are removed by that date. Keep similar items together to make everything easier to find next Christmas: all lights go together, all ornaments in another section, and so on. I recommend clear plastic storage boxes for this, as you will be able to identify those categories at a glance when unpacking in December. The way you stack your storage boxes will go some way to protect fragile items: keep heavier boxes at the bottom and lighter ones on top. For soft items like stockings and plush decorations, consider using vacuum bags to make them smaller and easier to fit.

Source: Irish Examiner January 03, 2026 07:40 UTC