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The robin has been a symbol of Christmas in Ireland for centuries, this story that explain how the bird got its distinctive red breast. The Robin at the Stable: The robin helped keep the fire lit for the baby Jesus in the stable by fanning its wings. This act of kindness is why the robin's red breast is a symbol of Christmas. Also the robin's red breast is a symbol of Christmas, representing warmth, hope, and joy. In Irish tradition, the robin (spideog) was beannaithe, meaning blessed or holy, and had a sacred character.