As the Christmas lights go out and the decorations are packed up for another year, it is a gloomy week for the soul of the festival.
But if you're still looking for a reason to raise your glass this weekend, an old Irish celebration known as noreig namban, or "Christmas for women", might
In the Christian calendar, the main festival of January 6 is considered the last day of Christmas --
It marks the revelation of God in Jesus Christ.
Historically, this day is also a day for tired Irish women to get rid of family Christmas trivia and enjoy holiday leftovers with their female friends and neighbors.
The cultural movement restored Nora IgE na mBan to use it to pay tribute to the female ancestors.
The story that lights her is conceived by Melanie Lynch, former head of advertising and marketing.
Melanie explained that as the last Christmas light goes out, the festival of light projection will illuminate the towns and cities of Northern Ireland and the Republic, showing the image of women.
She told BBC News NI, "from shadows to light, we want to share stories of women from families and communities and resurrect stories of national heroes and women worshipped around the world . ".
"We want to light up homes, city squares, theaters, museums and landmarks.
The festival also includes music, comedy, drama, fashion, dance, photography, poetry, fine arts and movies.
"It's not necessarily complicated --
There are projectors in every classroom and meeting room, and most towns have at least one outdoor projector with great family photos in our home.
"The National Archives also has an incredible image of women.
We therefore call on community groups and wider national organizations to participate by organizing an event of varying sizes.
"When we call them, you can arrange for storytellers, performers and" pagans "or keep it simple and host a small party of friends and family.
"Our goal is to have an event every year that inspires the world to celebrate women," she said.
The Palace Street office on Dame Street in the heart of Dublin has been illuminated by the image of six iconic Irish women to kick off the event.
The Virgin Mary Heath, astronomers Agnes Clegg, Queen Elizabeth Lynch of Paraguay
The exhibition features Brigitte, the Queen of Ireland by gormres, and Kay mcnarty, a well-known computer programmer.
"But the story that lights her up doesn't stop in Ireland," Melanie said . ".
"The Irish diaspora network has sent invitations to participate around the world.
We have been told that the Manger Square in Bethlehem will be illuminated by photos of Irish women over the weekend, and if this happens, it will be incredible.
Northern Ireland is particularly interested in the event, she said.
"The North is filled with inspiring women who have sacrificed a lot for the peace process and for other areas, so we are delighted that the towns and towns in Northern Ireland are involved.
"At fermana, Castle enniskelen and The Steller arts center in Orma will be lit in purple until Sunday in honor of the event.
At 19: 00 on Sunday night, Wanda's women's rights group will drive camper around the city, projecting photos of female filmmakers onto the wall. And Carnmoney Antrim County will shine on the memory of the pilot Lilian Bland.
But equally important, says Melanie, is the unsung heroine.
"The Irish are considered great storytellers, but so far we have only told half of the story.
In addition to great artists, pilots, astronomers and politicians, we also want to hear stories from mothers, calves, wives and women who have never been celebrated before.
"We want to start the new year with a little optimism and hope, and it's easy to get involved and pay tribute to the woman you love.