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...
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...
Men in Green- The Leprechauns
Small in stature, Leprechauns, dressed in Kelly green with black boots and belts with big gold buckles, have been the guardians of ancient treasure for centuries. These magical, mystical men donned...
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...
Irish Quotes
The Irish are known for being wise, comical, clever, and revolutionary. This collection of 42 Irish quotes represents all of these unforgettable qualities of Irelands people. A man's errors...
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....
Battle of the Boyne: Battle of the Battles
This event happened on the outskirts of the town Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland on July 1, 1690 with each of the opposing armies on either sides of the River Boyne. James soldiers who are...
The Influence of Celtic Traditions in Modern Ireland
Ireland, the land of enchanting landscapes and rich history, is a place where the past and the present intertwine seamlessly. One of the most influential aspects of this nation's history is its...
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 Resurgence of the Irish Language
In the heart of Europe, on the lush and vibrant isle of Ireland, a movement echoing the sounds and sentiments of yesteryears is gaining momentum. The Gaelic language, a bastion of Irish heritage,...