As we prepare to say good-bye to 2014 and celebrate the start of 2015, I’m avoiding my annual pit-fall of writing a long list of resolutions. I’m only destined to break them long before the end of January. As 2014 draws to a close, I’m simply taking time for reflection. Instead of sharing ill-fated resolutions […]
Archives for December 2014
Christmas Lights In Dublin
Dublin is magical at Christmas time. Glittering lights festoon the city’s streets bringing festive cheer to all. This year I’ll be in Ireland for Christmas, and what better way is there to celebrate than by sharing some photos of Dublin’s Fair City, adorned in all her Christmas glory. Dublin’s Christmas light show may not be […]
Christmas – ‘Tis The Season For Singing.
Christmas time is singing time, whether you enjoy Christmas tunes on the radio or listening to carol singers. Being able to hold a tune is truly a blessing at this time of year. Alack and alas, I was at the back of the line when tuneful vocal chords were being handed out. Image Credit To […]
How To Light A Christmas Pudding
When I was a little girl in Ireland I loved when my mom set our Christmas pudding alight. Our annual pyrotechnic show was achieved quite simply, using a candle, a metal spoon, a dollop of brandy and one piping hot plum pudding. Lighting a plum pudding is accomplished using brandy, whiskey or rum. I like […]
My Ireland Box Christmas Giveaway
My Ireland Box curates unique Irish gifts for you or someone special to you. Each month a perfect little Irish surprise is delivered to your doorstep. A Fabulous Irish Prize: Today I’m delighted to announce My Ireland Box is sponsoring a wonderful Christmas giveaway for one of Irish American Mom’s readers. The prize is […]
Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers were part and parcel of all my childhood Christmases in Ireland. My sisters and I loved playing with these festive, popping, paper tubes before we tucked into our Christmas dinner. On Christmas Day our place settings always included a Christmas cracker lovingly laid above our spoons. Patiently waiting to start our cracker games, […]
Introducing Gaelic Girl Bread Mixes Plus A Little Christmas Giveaway
Irish breads, especially soda breads and scones, are enjoyed every day by Irish people. I think tourists to Ireland are often pleasantly surprised by the natural, wholesome goodness of Irish brown bread. Irish breads have a unique taste that is difficult to replicate using American ingredients. But this problem has been solved by Sandra Sheerin, […]
Santy – The Name I Used For Santa Claus, When I Was A Little Girl In Ireland
Santa Claus is the name my children call good old Father Christmas, but when I was a little girl in Dublin, I called the red suited toy deliverer “Santy”. Or maybe that should be spelled “Santee”, I’m not certain. Image Credit For weeks before Christmas everyone in Dublin seemed to be interested in what good […]
Shortbread or Petticoat Tails
Shortbread is originally from Scotland, but like many tasty Gaelic treats, Irish people have shared a love of shortbread with their Scottish neighbors for centuries. And the best shortbread in the world is baked with creamy butter made from grass fed cows such as Irish Kerrygold butter. Shortbread biscuits are simple at first glance – […]
Why Graveyards Remind Me Of Christmas
Visiting our departed loved ones at Christmas is an age old Irish tradition. My childhood memories of Christmas Day include a trip to the local cemetery to say a prayer at the gravesides of our deceased relatives and friends. To many this may seem a very grave matter for Christmas time, but if like me […]
