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 […]
Happy Christmas 2019
Wishing all the readers of Irish American Mom all over the world a very happy and peaceful Christmas. In Irish we say… Nollaig Shona Duit This is pronounced like this – null-ig hun-ah dh-itch This is how we say happy Christmas to one person. If you would like to wish a happy Christmas to […]
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. […]
Our Virtual Cuppa Tea And A Chat – October 2019
Here’s a new monthly feature – a little recap to keep you updated on everything that happened on and off the blog this month. I’m calling it our virtual cuppa tea and a chat, so pour yourself a cuppa and let’s have a chat about our little corner of the internet. Here I’ll feature new […]
The Celtic Festival Of Samhain
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 […]
Origins Of The Jack O’Lantern
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 […]
Christmas Chocolate Yule Log
Chocolate Yule Logs are a Christmas time treat in Ireland and a baking tradition in many Irish homes, that started many, many years ago to remember a very old tradition. Christmas Chocolate Yule Logs are baked as a more modern representation of the enormous logs once burned in the open hearth all through the Christmas […]
Holly And Ivy As Christmas Decorations
Holly branches festooned in red berries together with ivy leaves were transformed into festive Christmas decorations when I was growing up in Ireland. Have you ever wondered why this beautiful greenery is associated with Christmas? Why are we drawn to nature at this time of year, when the days are longer and the nights seem […]
Most Popular Halloween Candy In America – State By State Analysis
Have you ever wondered which candy is most popular in America at Halloween? Does candy corn beat out all other sweet and spooky treats? Today’s post is for Halloween and candy lovers. It’s an interactive map exploring candy favorites throughout America. Simply hover your mouse over the map below to discover the most popular Halloween […]
Easy Pumpkin Carving – Book Giveaway
This Halloween 64 million Americans will carve a pumpkin, but did you know the Irish brought the tradition of carving pumpkins at Halloween to America? Note: This post contains affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission should you choose to purchase a product through this link. The price you pay does not […]
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