During Irish wakes, people would light pipes and smoke to help confuse evil spirits. They would also light candles by the head and foot of the bed of the deceased. I wish I could find more information on their Cait Sidhe’s interesting lore. If you would like to learn more check out my links below. Cait Sidhe
https://www.scotclans.com/cat-sith-celtic-mythology/ https://www.timberbush-tours.co.uk/news-offers/scottish-folklore-cat-sith-cu-sith Irish Wakes https://www.connollycove.com/insight-irish-wake-superstitions-associated/ https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/the-truth-about-the-irish-wake-lewd-songs-pranks-were-part-of-the-tradition-174087771-237533321.amp https://andersonfuneralservices.com/blogs/blog-entries/1/Articles/35/The-History-of-a-Traditional-Irish-Wake.html Scottish Wakes http://userhome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/anthro/jbeatty/Scotia/issue57/issue57b.html
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