Artificial intelligence (AI) describes a stereotypical Irish Christmas

According to AI (Artificial Intelligence), many people in Ireland start drinking earlier in the day on Christmas Day than on a normal day.

AI is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. As the technology becomes more popular, apps like Spotify and Snapchat have introduced their own AI models.

We asked a series of questions to an AI model on the social media app Snapchat to see what a stereotypical Irish Christmas looked like.

CHRISTMAS

The AI ​​model said a stereotypical Irish Christmas was filled with a mix of traditional customs, festive food and a ‘warm, welcoming atmosphere’.

The ‘key elements’ included family gatherings, with many people traveling home to their families; Mass on Christmas Eve; Christmas dinner; decorations; presents; traditional music, dancing and ‘community spirit’ — in the form of Christmas markets and other festive events.

The AI ​​said the Irish Christmas period lasts until January, when some families take down their decorations.

‘An Irish Christmas is characterized by warmth, joy and a strong sense of community and family.’

CHRISTMAS DAY

“A typical Christmas day in Ireland is often filled with family traditions and festive activities,” the AI ​​said.

It said the day usually begins “with the exchange of presents, and children wake up early to see what Sinterklaas has brought. ‘

“It is common to have a special breakfast,” it added, with pastries, pancakes and a full Irish among the options.

Many families attend Christmas morning mass before “the centerpiece of the day,” dinner.

After the Christmas dinner, according to the AI, there were more often than not family gatherings and evening traditions such as visiting friends/family/neighbors and continuing the celebration with ‘more food, drinks and music.’

FOOD

A typical Christmas meal consists of turkey and ham, accompanied by stuffing, roast potatoes and various vegetables, the AI ​​said, adding that the pudding was “rich and filled with dried fruit,” and sometimes served with brandy butter.

Mince pies are another delicacy, as is a Yule Log, which the AI ​​noted was originally a French desert but “also enjoyed in Ireland.”

Trifle, Irish cream cheesecake and shortbread were apparently other sweet treats enjoyed in Ireland during the festivities.

DRINK

When the subject of drinking came up, the AI ​​remained cautious, noting that “drinking is often part of Christmas celebrations in Ireland, as it is in many cultures.”

They shared that traditional drinks consumed at Christmas in Ireland included Irish coffee, mulled wine, Baileys Irish Cream, whisky, beer and stout – with Guinness getting an honorable mention.

‘Although drinking can be part of the celebration, this is usually done in moderation, with an emphasis on enjoying time with family and friends.’

The AI ​​noted that pubs ‘often open in the early afternoon’ on Christmas Day, which is more false than true.

They said: ‘Many people start drinking earlier in the day than on a normal day. It is common for some to enjoy a drink during or after Christmas dinner, but there are also people who enjoy a festive drink during breakfast or brunch, especially if it is something like Irish coffee or mulled wine.’

The AI ​​said that a “few reasons why drinking is popular” is to celebrate Christmas and that drinking is a “common way to bond and catch up with loved ones.”

It was concluded that some families have their own drinking traditions, such as enjoying a special drink at dinner or a gathering at the local pub.