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Seeing Red: Looking for Irish Gifts that Aren’t Green?

Seeing Red: Looking for Irish Gifts that Aren’t...

Green is the color the world associates with Ireland, but those born in January have the deep red garnet as their birthstone, and red shows up in Ireland in many...

Seeing Red: Looking for Irish Gifts that Aren’t...

Green is the color the world associates with Ireland, but those born in January have the deep red garnet as their birthstone, and red shows up in Ireland in many ways. 

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Traditional Advent Calendar Stocking with the date of the twelfth of December hanging on a traditional christmas tree.

The 12 Days of Christmas in Ireland

When do the Irish celebrate Christmas? Typically from mid-November until early January. In Ireland, we have more than 12 days of Christmas...

The 12 Days of Christmas in Ireland

When do the Irish celebrate Christmas? Typically from mid-November until early January. In Ireland, we have more than 12 days of Christmas...

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Coziest Irish Gifts for Christmas

Coziest Irish Gifts for Christmas

If you are looking for Irish Christmas presents that will actually be used and enjoyed, you can’t go wrong with something practical or wearable. 

Coziest Irish Gifts for Christmas

If you are looking for Irish Christmas presents that will actually be used and enjoyed, you can’t go wrong with something practical or wearable. 

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Close up of a man proposing to a woman in front of a Christmas tree. Both are wearing Christmas sweaters

Irish Gifts of Romance

In Ireland, for those in love, the period between Christmas and St. Valentine’s Day has a special power. It’s peak season for proposals! Discover more about Irish Gifts of Romance...

Irish Gifts of Romance

In Ireland, for those in love, the period between Christmas and St. Valentine’s Day has a special power. It’s peak season for proposals! Discover more about Irish Gifts of Romance...

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Two Irish Christmas Symbols Explained

Two Irish Christmas Symbols Explained

In December, homes of Ireland are festive with decorations modern and traditional. Among them are a couple of Irish Christmas symbols with deep meaning. Here’s the story behind some popular...

Two Irish Christmas Symbols Explained

In December, homes of Ireland are festive with decorations modern and traditional. Among them are a couple of Irish Christmas symbols with deep meaning. Here’s the story behind some popular Irish Christmas decorations.

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Graphic of a witch on a broomstick silhouetted against a full moon

Were Witches Welcome in Ireland?

Fun holidays that involve dressing up and enjoying treats are Irish gifts this island has shared with the world, and that world has embraced them with enthusiasm. St. Patrick’s Day...

Were Witches Welcome in Ireland?

Fun holidays that involve dressing up and enjoying treats are Irish gifts this island has shared with the world, and that world has embraced them with enthusiasm. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only Irish holiday celebrated widely. Halloween began in Ireland as...

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