by Aoife, age 9 from Dublin, Ireland, asks Santa about the Christmas Getaway cast, the River Liffey, and the Irish tradition of Nollaig na mBan.
Dear Santa, my name is Aoife, and I am nine years old. I live in Dublin, Ireland, where my mam says our river runs right through the middle of the whole city, with old bridges crossing over it everywhere you look.
Dear Aoife, a city stitched together with old bridges over a river sounds like one of the loveliest, most walkable stops on my entire route, your mam picked a truly charming hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Who is in Christmas Getaway cast? My auntie watches it every single year but I have never seen it myself.
I will be honest, Aoife, that particular cast list has slipped my memory too, there are simply so many cozy Christmas films made every single year. You and your auntie could look it up together before your next movie night.
My teacher says the River Liffey runs right through the middle of Dublin. Is that true?
It is true, Aoife, the Liffey winds right through your city, crossed by bridge after bridge along the way. I always follow its path to find my way to your rooftop, past all that old stone and history.
My mam says after Christmas, on January 6th, Irish women get a special day off called Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Christmas. Is that true?
It is true, Aoife, Nollaig na mBan is a real Irish tradition where women take a well-earned break together, often gathering with friends and family while others handle the chores. It is a lovely way to close out the season, giving thanks to the people who kept the holiday running smoothly.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Aoife Byrne
Dublin, Ireland
P.S. Does your Mrs. Claus get her own Nollaig na mBan at the workshop?
She insists on it every year, Aoife, and frankly, she has earned it.
