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...
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...
The history of St. Patrick's day
St. Patrick's Day celebrates the life of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick lived during the 4th century in Roman Britain. According to legend, he was kidnapped from his homeland...
Crafts for the Children on St. Patrick's Day- "Search for Leprechauns" Game
St. Patrick's Day is a day when the Irish and the not so Irish, young and old alike, show a fondness for all things green, shamrocks, leprechauns, and pot of gold. From boiled potatoes, corned...
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...
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...
Saint Patrick's Day is Not Just for People
Saint Patrick's Day is a fun holiday for many. People of Irish heritage especially enjoy this fun spirited day. Your pets can also enjoy this lighthearted holiday. Don't limit this fun day of green...
Easy St. Patrick's Day Ribbon Crafts for Kids
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and it is a great excuse for creating crafts with your kids. Ribbon is inexpensive and easy to work with, and this article will supply you with ideas...
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...
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in the US
There's a bit of Irish in us all, the saying goes. That might account for the wide-spread St. Patrick Day celebrations each year. It's not only the streets along the River Liffey in Dublin where...