Watching The World Change
Celebrating the patron saint of the Irish isn’t restricted just to Ireland and the United States. There are plenty of locations around the world that observe St. Patrick’s Day. Not wearing green on the special day may even land you a punch in one country. In this article, you will learn a variety of holiday…
Depending on your religious affiliation, when someone dies , a prayer is said in his or her honor and in many cases, for their soul. In this article, you will encounter one of the most commonly recited of Catholic prayers, as well as examples of popular prayers for the dead. Eternal Rest One of the…
Yes, the leprechaun of Celtic folklore is the same creature depicted on the front of the breakfast cereal, Lucky Charms. Originally, the Irish called this “small-bodied fellow” a “lobaircin” or “luchorpan” when mentioned in folklore, but the symbol has become much more than something associated with the religious celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This article…
During the celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish use music as a way to bring together people. It has always served as an important part of Irish culture. Music traditions of the Irish have survived since the ancient days of the Celts, who lived by an oral tradition. They passed on the tales of…
From a castle with ghostly monks to phantom foxes said to appear when an important resident of Gormanston Castle is scheduled to die, the two haunted castles mentioned in this article are found in Southern Ireland. Gormanston Castle The Gormanston Castle has a long history with the Preston family, which held the position of the…
Why would a snake play a role in the celebration of the religious holiday known as St Patrick’s Day? What is a food item that was used as a substitute for one of the more traditional Irish dishes? In this article, you will learn the significance of the snake and a dish you can prepare…
When it comes to celebrating St Patrick’s Day, there are a handful of symbols, icons, and traditions that people embrace during the holiday. One of the most significant is the shamrock, which serves as a sign of good luck, solidarity, and good fortune. The Shamrock One of the first references to the shamrock in English…
At first, the St. Patrick’s Day celebration was not welcomed with open arms and did not place Irish Americans in a favorable light. The newspapers actually responded by printing cartoons that portrayed the Irish as drunk and violent. They were oftentimes depicted as monkeys. However, this article points out an eventual shift in power and…
For more than 1,000 years, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated on March 17, where Irish and non-Irish folk alike gather to pay homage to the feast day and the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick , a significant religious icon whose existence dates back to the 5th century. In this article, you will…
A Canadian traveling through the woods near Vancouver, the home of 2010’s Olympic Games claims he has captured a photograph of none other than the legendary hairy hominid known as Bigfoot after following a set of tracks in the snow that led him to the exact spot. The photograph is being scrutinized by a skeptical…