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This Christmas May You Have Walls For The Wind

December 1, 2019 by Irish American Mom Leave a Comment

Green and orange Christmas tree border around an Irish Christmas Blessing

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 […]

Filed Under: Blessings Tagged With: An Irish Christmas, Christmas, Free Printables, irish blessings, Irish Christmas Blessings

The Light Of The Christmas Star To You

November 30, 2019 by Irish American Mom Leave a Comment

Christmas decoration background for an Irish Christmas Blessings Graphic

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 […]

Filed Under: Blessings Tagged With: An Irish Christmas, Free Printables, Irish Christmas Blessings, Irish Sayings For Christmas, Wise Old Words

May You Be Blessed With The Spirit Of The Season

November 30, 2019 by Irish American Mom Leave a Comment

A Christmas tree and Celtic symbols adorn an Irish Christmas Blessing holiday greeting card printable

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 […]

Filed Under: Blessings Tagged With: An Irish Christmas, Free Printables, irish blessings, Irish Christmas Blessings, Wise Old Words

May Peace And Plenty Be The First To Lift The Latch On Your Door

November 30, 2019 by Irish American Mom 2 Comments

An Irish Christmas Blessing with a Celtic candle and Celtic border

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 […]

Filed Under: Blessings Tagged With: An Irish Christmas, Free Printables, Irish Christmas Blessings, Irish Sayings For Christmas, Irish Words of Wisdom

The First Christmas Sweater – A Christmas Tale From Ireland

November 24, 2019 by Irish American Mom 31 Comments

Book Cover for The First Christmas Sweater featuring Hillary the Irish Sheep

Christmas sweater season is nearly upon us, so to celebrate the upcoming holidays, I have a lovely Irish children’s book to introduce to you. The First Christmas Sweater is a delightful story of an Irish sheep with a multicolored fleece, which might just make the perfect yarn for knitting a Christmas sweater for the man […]

Filed Under: Books, Gifts & Giveaways, Giveaways Tagged With: Candlewick Press, Children's Books, Chris Judge Illustrator, Christmas Books, Christmas Gifts, Giveaways, Irish Authors, Ryan Tubridy, The Late Late Show

The Celtic Festival Of Samhain

October 27, 2019 by Irish American Mom 11 Comments

Jack O Lantern graphic celebrating the Irish origins of Halloween

Samhain is an ancient Celtic Feast and seasonal festival that dates back to pre-Christian times in Ireland, and other Celtic nations like Scotland and Wales. In modern times, people all over the world celebrate Halloween, but very few are aware of its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain.   Samhain – The Celtic New […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Irish Traditions Tagged With: Ancient Celtic Feasts, Celtic Festivals, Celtic Ireland, halloween, Halloween in Ireland, Irish History, Origins of Halloween, Samhain

Origins Of The Jack O’Lantern

October 27, 2019 by Irish American Mom 2 Comments

Two bright Jack O'Lanterns in a cemetery at Halloween

Did you know that our Halloween Jack O’Lanterns have Irish origins? These beloved symbols of Halloween are carved throughout the United States and Canada each and every year, but their roots are firmly Irish. Did you know this annual Halloween tradition of carving out pumpkins or rutabagas to create light-up lanterns was a tradition brought […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Irish Traditions Tagged With: Halloween in Ireland, Halloween Traditions, Irish Immigrants To America, Old Irish traditions, Pumpkin, pumpkin carving

The Dog Who Lost His Bark By Eoin Colfer

October 20, 2019 by Irish American Mom 31 Comments

Book Cover for Middle Grade Children's Book The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Colfer

Eoin Colfer is an Irish Children’s Laureate. His new book, The Dog Who Lost His Bark, is a poignant, uplifting story of a young boy, his new puppy, and the power of music to heal. This short novel boasts beautiful hand-drawn, emotive and detailed illustrations which bring the story to life for young readers. These […]

Filed Under: Books, Gifts, Giveaways Tagged With: Candlewick Press, Dog Story, Eoin Colfer, Irish Books, Irish Children's Books, Irish Gifts for Children, Irish Writers, PJ Lynch Irish Illustrator

Words Of Wisdom And Faith Found In Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer

September 29, 2019 by Irish American Mom 6 Comments

Irish prayer from Saint Patrick - I arise today through a mighty strength

St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a faith-filled prayer from the 5th century, and is attributed to Ireland’s patron saint. This litany or invocation is said to have been written by Saint Patrick in the year 433 A.D. as he appealed for divine protection. St. Patrick’s spirituality shines through the lyrical words of this old Irish prayer. […]

Filed Under: Blessings, Irishisms Tagged With: Irish Prayers, Lorica of Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Breastplate, Stories of Saint Patrick

A Tribute To My Irish American Mom

September 1, 2019 by Irish American Mom 20 Comments

Rose buds and leaves on a graphic for a tribute to an Irish American Mom

Many readers of this blog were raised by Irish or Irish American mothers.  In this little corner of the internet, we easily recognize the traits and characteristics which make Irish mothers unique and exceptional. Irish mothers are supportive and attentive, caring for us in their uncomplicated ways, loving us with quiet, unassuming devotion. Deep love […]

Filed Under: Immigrant Tales, Stories of our Ancestors, The Irish Psyche Tagged With: In Memoriam, Irish America, Irish American Mom, Irish Mothers, Memories of our Mothers, Tribute To Mothers

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