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Wren Day – An Irish Tradition On Saint Stephen’s Day
The day after Christmas is known as Wren Day in Ireland. Dressing up in straw costumes and parading around town or the countryside on Saint Stephen’s Day, is part of our ancient Irish heritage, especially in rural parts of the country. When I was growing up in Ireland my father would always recite a […]
Christmas Pantomimes – An Irish Cultural Tradition
A trip to the theater to see a pantomime is an Irish Christmas tradition that dates back many years. These shows run in theaters all over Ireland from December, right through January. The days after Christmas are a favorite time to go see a pantomime or “panto” as we say for short. This is a […]
May You Never Forget What Is Worth Remembering
Here’s a lovely lesson for all of us at Christmas time, brought to us by our Irish ancestors. I believe this is a good motto for life. “May you never forget what is worth remembering, Or remember what is best forgotten.” As you celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, let this old […]
A Dip In The Forty Foot – A Dublin Christmas Tradition
Taking a plunge in the icy waters of the Irish sea off Dublin’s coastline is a Christmas Day tradition in Ireland’s capital city. This is not a feat for the faint of heart. Throngs of hardy Dubliners brave the freezing waters off the Forty Foot in Sandycove, one of Ireland’s most historic bathing spots. […]
May You Be As Contented As Christmas Finds You
Christmas is a time for peace and contentment, and finding the joy in life. Here is a beautiful Irish blessing or toast, reflecting the peacefulness of the season. “May you be as contented As Christmas finds you, All the year round.” If you would like to print this blessing here are some free […]
This Christmas May You Have Walls For The Wind
Irish blessings can be found to suit every occasion throughout the year, but at Christmas time they hold extra special meaning. Here is one of my favorites… This Christmas may you have… “Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks bedside the fire, Laughter to cheer you, And those you love […]
The Light Of The Christmas Star To You
Irish Christmas blessings are lyrical sentiments of light and good will. Our Irish ancestors had a beautiful way with words and here is one of my favorite Irish Christmas blessings. “The light of the Christmas star to you, The warmth of home and hearth to you, The cheer and good will of friends to […]
May You Be Blessed With The Spirit Of The Season
The soft words of our Irish ancestors are especially meaningful at Christmas. Here is a lovely Irish Christmas blessing which I hope you will enjoy. It goes like this: “May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the […]
May Peace And Plenty Be The First To Lift The Latch On Your Door
The Irish are renowned for a way with words. The lyrical verses of our Irish ancestors are beautiful especially at Christmas time Here’s an old Irish Christmas blessing printable you may wish to download or print, to share with family and friends this holiday season. Here’s how it goes… “May peace and plenty be […]
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