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Ireland, Leprechauns, and the Blarney Stone

St. Patrick's Day comes round but once a year on March 17. Although a few of the more popular bits and pieces of Irish lore seem to be known by many, quite a bit more is hidden away. Even those who...

Visit New York City on St Patrick's Day

Celebrated annually across the globe on March 17, St Patrick's Day is one of the world's most popular celebrations. Its significance originates in Ireland as a Catholic feast day which celebrates...

A Leprechaun's Treasure Box – A Kid Friendly Activity

Start a new St. Patrick's Day tradition with your family by making a treasure box and leaving it out under the moon on the night before St. Patrick's Day where a leprechaun might find it. Legend...

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Crafts for Kids

When you think of St. Patrick's Day you probably think of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and rainbows are a wonderful and fun inspiration for St. Patrick's Day crafts with kids. There...

St. Patrick's Day: Of Saints and Leprechauns

St. Patrick's Day generally seems to be an excuse to wear green while downing some Irish beer and munching clover-shaped cookies. Originating in Ireland, this holiday is celebrated anywhere that...

Fascinating Saint Patrick's Day Facts

Everyone turns a wee bit Irish around Saint Patrick's day but do we really know why? Probably because it's fun to wear shamrocks and drink green beer. Here are several fascinating Saint Patrick's...

The history and traditions of Saint Patrick in Ireland

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Scotland or Wales around AD 385. He was in the family of the Calpurnius and Conchessa and his given name was Maewyn Succat and the family had...

St. Patrick's Day Jewelry Crafts for Girls

St. Patrick's Day is a fun holiday for crafts, and jewelry crafts are always fun for girls. There are many easy jewelry crafts for St. Patrick's Day, and this article will provide you with detailed...

Great Goody Bags for the Halloween Tricks or Treats of Today

With the world in which we live today it is important to keep in mind the cautious parent when we are putting together our goody bags for Halloween. The wonderful homemade Halloween treats that we...

Four Reasons to Celebrate Halloween Differently

Do you dread spending this Halloween running the trick-or-treat circuit in your neighborhood or at the local mall? Did you know that many nature centers, museums, and other educational attractions...

Traditional Halloween Divination Games from Ireland

Halloween history has always had a spiritual element. In Ireland and other northern European countries, it was believed that the future and past existed in the present during Halloween night. This...

The Origins of Halloween

The Halloween celebration we enjoy today are closely tied to historical events dating back for hundreds of years. Halloween's roots can be traced back for several centuries to the ancient Celtic...

Pumpkin Carving Made Easy

As fall approaches, the leaves begin their annual change, the air grows crisp, and children's thoughts turn to Halloween. Most scholars date 'All Hallow's Eve' back to ancient Celtic traditions,...

Low-Cost Halloween Decorating Ideas for Fun

Halloween is a uniquely special time of year, regardless of whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart. It's a holiday time that offers lots of wonderful opportunities to decorate your home...

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