After making dozens of shepherd's pies, hosting over a decade of Irish parties in March, and drinking my share of whiskey, I finally learned recently that St. Patrick was born outside the Emerald Isle. St. Patrick, or Maewyn Succat was born in the 4th century in Roman Britian. He was captured by Irish pirates and… Continue reading St. Patrick and the Celtic Cross
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A Mid-Summer’s Day Dream
The beginning of August is the celebration of Lughnasadh, one of 4 primary festivals on the Celtic calendar which were observed across Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The others are Samhain (harvest and winter prep); Imbolc (end of winter and lambing season); and Beltane (summer!). The Celts lives revolved around periods of light… Continue reading A Mid-Summer’s Day Dream