Here is a collection of Irish toasts and blessings to help you ring in the New Year, with a little bit of Irish wit and wisdom. Happy New Year To All! Image Credit “Always remember to forget The troubles that pass away. But never forget to remember The blessings that come each day.” […]
Archives for December 2011
Nostalgia For A Lingering Irish Christmas
Discarded American Christmas trees line sidewalks mere days after the festive occasion. A sadness swells in my heart when I see them, abandoned to a mulching fate. Image Credit Christmas Day in Ireland marks the beginning of festivities, not the end. I miss post-Christmas Irish get-togethers, throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas. Bottles of whiskey, […]
Happy Christmas From Irish American Mom
Merry Christmas to all. I hope you have a wonderful time, filled with love, family and friends. Image Credit Thank you to all who have found my blog, and taken time to read my ramblings. Your kind thoughts, comments, and support have meant the world to me over the past three months, as I took […]
Over The Rooftops – A New Christmas Song
Earlier this week an old college friend sent me a link for a Christmas song he wrote. “Over The Rooftops” is written by Frank Foley and performed by “The Allstars”. Ever since I first listened, I have been humming it in my head, singing it to the kids, and driving everyone crazy with my out […]
Newgrange – Ireland’s Megalithic Wonder Of The Winter Solstice
Older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Newgrange is Ireland’s finest megalithic monument. Today, when the sun rises on the morning of the winter solstice, this mythical tomb will reveal its ancient, astronomical secrets. Image Credit On the shortest day of the year, a shaft of light from the rising sun, enters the […]
Baileys Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles
The smooth, creamy taste of Baileys is a true taste of Ireland and what better way could there be to create home made gifts for Christmas, than by using Bailey’s cream liqueur for these delicious Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Cookie Truffles. Homemade Christmas gifts are fun to make, to give, and to receive. Chocolate truffles […]
An Irish Christmas – Ancient Rural Traditions
Christmas in Ireland, as I remember, is different from how Christmas was celebrated by our forefathers in the 19th century. By the time I was born in the 1960’s, Ireland had adopted many English and European customs, such as Christmas trees, plum puddings, and Santa Claus. Ireland’s Christmas traditions evolved and changed over the years, […]
Christmas Angel Giveaway – Winner Announced
Thanks to all who entered my Christmas Angel giveaway. I loved reading about your favorite homemade gifts. The winner of the angel trio was picked randomly from all the entrants. I will be mailing them tomorrow to: Dee Hausker She said: “I love decorating the tree with my grandangels. Paper chains and snowflakes, some saved […]
Selection Boxes – A Christmas Treat For Irish Kids
Christmas and chocolate just seem to go together. Like many the world over, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas for me, without its mouth-melting goodness. Chocolate treat expectations vary from country to country. Some like boxes of indulgent chocolates, others stockings stuffed with goodies, like chocolate Santas. As an Irish kid, candy canes and lollipops didn’t […]
Irish Christmas Blessings
Irish blessings abound, but at Christmas time the soft, kind words of our Irish ancestors are extra meaningful and touch our hearts in a special way. These wise old words and kind sentiments are perfect for sharing with family and friends at holiday time. As I was writing to family and friends, I started thinking […]
