There are many theories about the derivation of the word Hogmanay. The Scandinavian word for the feast preceding Yule was "Hoggo-nott" while the Flemish words...
According to the longstanding theory, the origins of Christmas stems from pagan winter festivals. One main reason early Christians were able to spread their religion...
Simple and scrumptious, Scottish Shortbread Cookies are the perfect sweet treat during the holiday season. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups salted butter softened, 3 sticks, 12...
Since practically time immemorial, the holiday season - whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, the Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, or anything else - has been a time...
Banshees are among the oldest Fairy folk of Ireland, associated as strongly as shamrocks and potatoes. Banshees, also known as Bean-Sidhe, were appointed to forewarn...
Knotwork first appeared in Ireland, Scotland and northern England in the early 7th century, when Irish missionaries were evangelizing in Northumberland. The missionaries' main base...
Ireland’s west coast is world-renowned for its scrumptious seafood. This warm and wonderful recipe for Traditional Galway Bay Soup will keep the cockles warm on...
The name ‘Poteen’ comes from the meaning ‘Little Pot’ which aptly represents the way that Poteen was distilled in little pots in an underground manner...