"mummers" or "Wren Boys," Straw Boys Lá an Dreoilín（鷦鷯日）

 Also known as "mummers" or "Wren Boys," Straw Boys are a vibrant part of Irish folk tradition, especially associated with weddings and seasonal celebrations. Their roots run deep in rural Ireland, where they have long been known to bring laughter, music, and good cheer to community gatherings.

A key tradition tied to the Straw Boys is Lá an Dreoilín—Wren Day—celebrated on December 26th, or St. Stephen’s Day. On this day, groups don elaborate costumes made of straw and colorful fabrics, concealing their identities as they parade through towns and villages. They carry a decorated pole featuring a wren, either real in the past or symbolic today, and perform music, sing traditional songs, and collect donations.

While the wren was once hunted as part of the custom, the ritual has since evolved. Today, it’s a lively cultural event often used to raise money for charity rather than symbolic burials.

This enduring tradition showcases Ireland’s rich folklore and love of storytelling, music, and communal celebration.

稻草男孩也被稱為“啞劇演員”或“鷦鷯男孩”，是愛爾蘭民間傳統中充滿活力的一部分，尤其與婚禮和季節性慶典息息相關。他們的根源深深紮根於愛爾蘭鄉村，長期以來，他們以為社區聚會帶來歡笑、音樂和歡樂而聞名。
與稻草男孩相關的一項重要傳統是Lá an Dreoilín（鷦鷯日），慶祝日期為12月26日，即聖斯蒂芬節。在這一天，人們會穿上由稻草和色彩鮮豔的布料製成的精美服裝，隱藏身份，在城鎮和村莊中遊行。他們舉著一根裝飾有鷦鷯的桿子，這根桿子在過去是真實的，現在則象徵性地存在，他們演奏音樂、演唱傳統歌曲，並募集捐款。
雖然鷦鷯曾經是習俗的一部分，但這種儀式後來逐漸演變。如今，它已成為一項充滿活力的文化活動，通常用於為慈善事業籌款，而不是像徵性的葬禮。
這一悠久的傳統展示了愛爾蘭豐富的民間傳說以及對講故事、音樂和社區慶祝的熱愛。