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...
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...
Newgrange - Brú na Boinne
Ever seen a structure older than the Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza? You haven't seen old until you saw this one of a kind site which dates as far as the prehistoric period. Newgrange, or...
The Fascinating Story of Halloween
The history of Halloween is a long and fascinating one, but one that is still shrouded in mystery. This unique celebration is thought to trace its origins to a Celtic festival known as Samhain....
The Legend, Symbolism, and Use of Claddagh Rings
A young man kidnapped by pirates and enslaved, the woman who waited for him, and his gift to her upon their reunion - this is the enduring legend behind the Claddagh ring. The Claddagh's lore dates...
The Gaelic Paranormal: A Review of Ireland's Most Mysterious Sites
Ireland is a land long steeped in history, with a strong tradition of story and superstition. From fairy forts to ghost riders, the paranormal has always had a place in Irish culture, and its most...
St. Patrick's Day Around the World
Just because you're too busy to travel all the way to Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick's Day doesn't mean that you can't have a good time celebrating Irish traditions. Chicago, New York City, Sydney,...
Great Irish Saints
Saint Patrick Saint Patrick is of course the most well-known Irish saint, and today millions of Irish and non-irish alike celebrate the feast held in his name. Patrick was originally of a Roman...
Three Days to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Resurrection Day, also known as Easter Sunday, is connected to the historical Jewish Passover, which Jesus celebrated with his disciples on the Thursday evening before The Resurrection. The history...
Easter: A Mix of Ancient Traditions
Easter in modern days has been highly commercialized, as many religious or Christian holidays. However, this celebration still keeps an interesting mix of its pagan and Christian traditions. In...
Artful Easter Eggs
Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition for many households. But if the children have reached an age where dipping eggs in dye is simple too facile, the following techniques offer greater...