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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...

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.

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.

Graphic bearing the word LUGHNASA and depicting elements associated with this festival, a Celtic Cross, flowers, workers harvesting a field of barley

Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...

Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be...

Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...

Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be on August 1st, is the festival of the first fruits. In Ireland,...