Culture of Ireland

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The culture of Ireland includes the art, music, dance, folklore, religious practices, theatre, cinema, traditional clothing, language, literature, cuisine, and sport associated with Ireland and the Irish. For most of its recorded history, Irish culture was primarily Gaelic (see Gaelic Ireland). Strong family values, wit, and an appreciation for tradition are commonly associated with Irish culture. Irish culture has been greatly influenced by Christianity, most notably by the Roman Catholic Church, and religion plays a role in the lives of many Irish people. Today, there are often notable cultural differences between those of Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian background. References to God can be found in spoken Irish, notably exemplified by the Irish equivalent of “Hello” — “Dia dhuit,” (literally: "God be with you") and the traditional reply, "Dia is Mhuire dhuit" (literally: "God and Mary be with you"). Irish culture has Celtic, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, French, and Spanish influences...

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