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...
Since Roman times, millions of people have thought of themselves as "British", but this identity was only created with the Union of England, Wales and...
The magical Giant’s Causeway has astounded millions of tourists with its mystique and uniqueness, but long before it became easy or common for world travelers...
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...
Celts have always been associated with the northern European lands and of inhabiting Ireland, Scotland and Wales; but it is true that Celtic tribes did...
The quaint community of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, is as charming as its name. There, the famed Rose Manor Inn welcomes visitors from around the world....
One of the most interesting of the Celtic tribes in the British Isles are the Celtic Picts. They inhabited what is modern day Scotland, north of the...
June 9 has been designated as International Celtic Art Day. The announcement comes from a group of contemporary Celtic artists, scholars, traders, and Celtic Art lovers...
