Lighting a candle in the window is a Christmas Eve memory I cherish from my Irish childhood. Every Christmas Eve we placed a single red candle in the window. My mother always told me we were lighting the way for Mary and Joseph on their way to find the stable in Bethlehem. Our family candle […]
Holidays In Ireland
Christmas, Easter, and Saint Patrick's Day are major holidays in Ireland with some unique customs and cultures associated with each special time.
Freckles The Elf Sprinkles Christmas Magic On The Global Irish Community
“Freckles the Elf” has arrived to bring Christmas magic to Ireland and all over the globe this holiday season. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to this new Christmas elf from the Emerald Isle and his creator Evelyn McGlynn. A native of Donegal, Ireland, Evelyn Mc Glynn penned the book, “Freckles The Elf: Christmas Magic […]
Happy Independence Day 2016
Happy 4th of July! I LOVE America’s birthday. It’s wonderful how it lands at the beginning of hot and steamy July, perfect for family get-togethers, barbecues, and having good old fashioned fun. I often wonder how Jefferson would view our celebrations today, including fireworks, beer drinking, non-stop-all-day eating, and crazy American flag themed garb, […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Around The World
This week we will commemorate Ireland’s patron saint, but rest assured we are not alone in our celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world, in over 190 countries, the obvious places being Ireland, the US, Canada and Australia! With New York being the first additional place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in […]
Romance And The Irish
Especially for Valentine’s Day, I thought we might explore the topic of romance and the Irish. I know we are not world renowned romantics like the French and the Italians, but Ireland is a land of poets and balladeers, so we must have a romantic side too. Sending Anonymous Valentine’s Cards: When I was […]
St. Brigid – A Strong Irish Woman
St. Brigid epitomizes everything a strong Irish woman should be, and she holds a special place in many Irish hearts, including mine. Image Credit When we think of Irish saints, good old St. Patrick first springs to mind, but let’s face it, he was a blow-in from England, France or Wales … nobody knows for […]
Nollaig Shona Daoibh
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas. May the peace of the season surround you, as you celebrate with those you love. In Irish (or the Irish form of Gaelic) we say …. Nollaig Shona Duit This is pronounced “null-ig hun-ah gwitch” and is the singular form of the greeting. If you are addressing […]
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
The season for singing is upon us once again. I love Christmas carols and holiday tunes at this time of year. Today most of you are probably dashing around in the midst of pre-holiday preparations. With just one more weekend left before the big day, this Sunday may be far from a day of rest […]
Irish Poems For Mother’s Day
Ireland is a land of poets and poetry. What better way could there be to celebrate Mother’s Day, than to explore how Irish poets have immortalized mothers in lyrical words and verses over the years. Image Credit If you have visited my blog before, my love of poetry will be no surprise. Little ditties, Irish […]
The History And Origins Of St. Patrick
Today we celebrate St. Patrick, and everything that is Irish – our customs and culture, our language, our heritage, our food and drink. And I raise my glass to you – the readers of my blog. Thank you all for following my ramblings and recipes. I appreciate your support and your comments throughout my years […]
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