The Celtic Cross is a world renowned symbol of Ireland. It has evolved into a traditional Christian symbol. It's beloved by the faithful of Ireland and those of Irish heritage all over the world.
It has become an incredible symbol of Irish faith and Irish pride.
For the sixth day of our Twelve Days of Christmas Irish Gift Giveaways, we have a gorgeous sterling silver Celtic Cross pendant to give away.
This necklace features intricate Celtic knotwork in the design of the cross.
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Gifts of Ireland
This gift is once again brought to you by Aidan from Gifts of Ireland. He works closely with the good folks at The Jewellery House to bring you the very best of Irish jewelry.
And so, let's take a look and learn a little bit about the symbolism of the Celtic Cross.
(A quick tip from Mom - Take a look at the video at the top or side of this post to see the prize in more detail plus you'll hear a lovely Irish Christmas blessing at the end.)
Day 6 Prize: Sterling Silver Celtic Cross Pendant
The Celtic Cross is a symbol that is closely associated with Ireland. During the early middle ages Christianity continued to spread throughout Ireland and Britain.
Celtic crosses were built by missionaries in their quest to strengthen Christianity among Celtic populations. This style of cross appealed to the Celtic people.
The design represents a fusion of Christian and Celtic motifs. This art form has come to be known as insular art (the Latin word for island is insula, so in fact this is island art.)
A Celtic cross consists of a ring around the intersection of the cross beams. The Celts used circles and spirals in their art. Early Christians in Ireland recognized a way to attract the Celtic people to the symbol of the cross. By including a circular orb around the cross they included a representation of the sun. The Celts held nature and the sun in high regard.
Many Celtic Crosses survive all over Ireland, to this very day. High crosses were erected between the 9th and 12th centuries. These stone crosses featured carved Biblical scenes over the shaft of the cross.
In the 19th century the Celtic Cross came to the fore once again. A revival of Irish heritage was under way and many chose the Celtic Cross as their headstone design. Irish cemeteries were transformed.
This lovely pendant is made from sterling silver and is part of the crafted jewelry collection from The Jewellery House, who have been designing and creating jewelry in Dublin for over 50 years.
They're collections include Celtic Cross pieces and magnificent Claddagh rings. Aidan, from Gifts of Ireland, has curated a spectacular selection of Celtic jewelery by this maker, that celebrates all things Irish.
Check Out Our Video Prize Reveal
At the top of this post I've shared another short video featuring this lovely prize.
You'll get a much better appreciation for the intricate knotwork featured on this silver pendant by watching the video..
Plus I share another Irish Christmas blessing at the end of the video. We have a new blessing for each day.
If you would like to print this blessing simply click this image and it will take you to a post where you'll find a free printable in different sizes.
May You Be Blessed By The Spirit Of The Season
How To Purchase From Gifts of Ireland
Aidan stocks a wide selection of gifts from The Jewellery House.
You can purchase this beautiful pendant through this link...
Take a look! There are some great sale prices in Aidan's shop right now.
And don't forget to purchase early if your gifts need to be mailed from Ireland.
How To Enter Our Giveaway
One reader will win a Sterling Silver Celtic Cross pendant.
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday December 4th, 2021.
You can write any comment. If you need inspiration why not let us know if you own any piece of Irish jewelry.
If you live in Canada or Ireland, then please answer the following question in your comment by typing A, or B for the correct answer ...
Celtic Crosses are found all over the island of Ireland.
A. True
B. False
A winning comment will be chosen randomly using the Pick Giveaway Winner WordPress plug-in.
Remember to leave your e-mail so that I can contact you should you win. Your e-mail won’t be published, just used to contact our winner for mailing of the prize.
The winner will be announced on Saturday December 4th, 2021, at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom’s complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes’ entries here.
A bit thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends. Why not spread a little Irish Christmas cheer with those you love this year?
Any many thanks to the good folks at Gifts of Ireland for so generously sponsoring this prize, and all the prizes in our 12 Days of Christmas Irish Gift Giveaways.
Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for Day 7 of our Irish giveaways. And don't forget to enter our Day 5 giveaway for a lovely Donegal Tweed Woolen Scarf.
I'll add the links to all our giveaways as we progress through our 12 days.
- May The Road Rise To Meet You Irish Blessing Plate Day Twelve Gift
- Irish Tweed Cap Day Eleven Prize
- Health, Love and Happiness Ogham Wishes Day Ten Gift
- Love, Loyalty and Friendship Irish Wall Art Day 9 Gift
- Celtic Pocket Watch By Mullingar Pewter Day 8 Gift
- Erin Knitwear Hat For Her Day Seven Gift
- Celtic Cross Silver Pendant Day Six Gift
- Donegal Tweed Scarf Day Five Christmas Gift
- Ireland Photo Frame Day Four Christmas Giveaway Prize
- Quiet Man Cottage - Day Three Prize For Christmas
- Day Two Of Our Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaways
- Day One Of Our Twelve Days Of Christmas Giveaways
Update: Winner Chosen
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Tizz Crowley
I’ll send an email to arrange mailing of the prize. A big thank you to everyone for supporting this giveaway by leaving comments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment.
Thank you all for supporting our Irish American community.
Stay tuned for more stories and giveaways over the coming weeks and months.
If you like Irish jewelry then you may wish to check out these other Irish jewelry makers and giftshops.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
Disclosure: Irish American Mom LLC has an affiliate relationship with Gifts of Ireland which means I earn a small commission should you purchase an item through the links on my blog. The price you pay is not affected. Thank you for supporting this Irish business.
Donna Bardocz
My daughter-in-law is 100% Irish and does not have a pretty Celtic pendant. If I was chosen, that would be would I would give it to. Thank you for the opportunity to be a winner!
Aisling Murphy
Yes they are found all over
Irish American Mom
Hi Aisling - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Donna - Lovely to hear you have the perfect person in mind to gift this pendant to. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Tanya Mutton
Growing up in England I’ve always been fascinated by the history of the Celtic Cross. This pendant looks amazing.
Irish American Mom
Hi Tanya - Celtic crosses truly are fascinating.
Take care,
Mairéad
Kim
Love a Celtic cross.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kim - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Lorraine Bunker
Love Celtic cross, I had one as a little girl.
Irish American Mom
Hi Lorraine - Celtic crosses are beautiful symbols of Ireland. So glad you like this prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
kellie rogers
I currently wear a Celtic cross because of my faith and my Irish heritage. If I were to win this cross I would lovingly gift it to my daughter.
Janet MacNamara
Lovely Celtic cross.
Irish American Mom
Hi Janet - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Kellie - Lovely to hear you wear a Celtic Cross. So glad you like this prize and have someone in mind who would appreciate it. It would be a way to carry on your tradition of keeping Ireland close to your heart.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lynn
This is lovely. I really like the symbolism of nature combined with the reminder of victory over death, and that we can be reconciled to the Holy Trinity by the sacrifice of our Savior. It's a good way to keep in mind what is really important in this world.
Irish American Mom
Hi Lynn - Celtic crosses are a wonderful reminder of what is important in life. Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Pat OConnor
Very nice pendant. Lovely
Irish American Mom
Hi Pat - So glad you like this prize. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jen
I enjoyed reading about the Celtic cross. It's a beautiful necklace.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jen - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Suzanne
What a beautiful Celtic cross pendant!
Irish American Mom
Hi Suzanne - So glad you like this prize. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
Renee
Good Evening, hopefully with only a few entering I might have a chance for this one 😆. The answer to you question is true. I may be in the states but I study a lot about Ireland and Scotland. Have a beautiful weekend
Irish American Mom
Hi Renee - Thank you for taking the time to support our giveaways. May the luck of the Irish be with you.
All the best,
Mairéad
Mary Fitzgerald
I have purchased crosses for all of my granddaughters - but never myself. I think this is one of the prettiest ones I've ever seen.
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - The details on this cross are fantastic. Every now and then it's good to treat yourself to something you really like. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kim Marazita
Love this!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kim - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Deb Harris
That’s a beautiful Celtic cross. I would love to keep it if I won because I have a Claddagh ring but have never had a Celtic cross but I think my daughter & teen granddaughter would also love it so I might have a hard time deciding. Thank you for this giveaway & for the printable blessings.
Irish American Mom
Hi Deb - This cross is gorgeous. I think you all would like it. So glad you like the blessings and appreciate these giveaways. Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Janielle Nuzum
Looking forward to the next give away. Love the Celtic
cross necklace though.
Irish American Mom
Hi Janielle - So glad you're enjoying these Christmas giveaways. Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Louise Geary
My husband of 40yrs gave me Celtic Cross as his very first gift to me and I lost it 😕💕
Irish American Mom
Hi Louise - So sorry to hear you lost that first precious Celtic Cross. After 40 years of marriage it might be time for another one. Time really flies by. Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lori Self
I would wear this with pride ❤️
Barbara Quinlan
Celtic crosses are so common on headstones I love them as a pendant.
Irish American Mom
Hi Barbara - So glad you like this prize. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
Tizz Crowley
Oh my, I just saw Tizz won the lovely pendant. I have to believe I'm the Tizz... how many two "z" Tizzs can there be in this group.
Thank you ,thank you. I will look forward to finding out what I'm to do next.
You are most thoughtful to share these gifts this holiday season.
Thanks
Tizz
Irish American Mom
Hi Tizz - Yes you are the lucky winner of the pendant. I sent you an email but it may have gone to a spam folder. I will resend it so that we can connect and get your prize sent your way. Thanks so much for entering our giveaways.
All the best,
Mairéad