Evolution of Irish family means more travelling at Christmas, survey reveals

Ireland’s modern family is rushing all over the country, cramming in as many visits as possible and gifting all the way during Christmas, according to a new survey.

The evolution of the traditional Irish family – with extended families, stepfamilies, cohabiting parents and civil partnerships – means that the average Irish person now attends six Christmas celebrations in order to keep the peace and ensure everyone is happy, the research found.