Behind the traditions: How did icons like shamrock become linked to St. Patrick’s Day?

Holidays are known for the traditional activities associated with them. However, most also are linked to various symbols or icons — and St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is no exception. With the tradition of wearing green and celebratory parties, some may overlook the holiday’s symbolism. Here are some of the icons associated with St. Patrick’s

5 Unique Experiences At The World’s Only Leprechaun Museum

Leprechauns are as Irish as Guinness and St. Patrick’s Day. They are fairies or wood spirits, mostly depicted as little men with red hair and beards and dressed in a green coat and top hat with a leather belt and pointed shoes. Leprechauns are supernatural beings who often play pranks on humans. They are also

4 Old Wives Tales About St. Patrick’s Day Babies That Are Too Good To Be True

Between folklore, legends, and myths, March 17 has become synonymous with leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, and celebrating the luck of the Irish. While having an excuse to enjoy a pint of Guinness is fun and all, are there any old wives tales about St. Patrick’s Day babies? It turns out, these lucky little charms are born

Long before fairies were considered cute, they used to drink blood and kidnap children

When most people think about fairies, they perhaps picture the sparkling Tinker Bell from Peter Pan or the other heartwarming and cute fairies and fairy godmothers that populate many Disney movies and children’s cartoons. But these creatures have much darker origins – and were once thought to be more like undead blood-sucking vampires. In The

Holy wells: Mapping Ireland’s hidden heritage

“Believe that a further shore is reachable from here. Believe in miracles and cures and healing wells.” Seamus Heaney’s powerful poem The Cure at Troy, recently read by Joe Biden for Irish broadcaster RTÉ, celebrates the thousands of holy wells found across the island of Ireland. Join Sherri Shepherd And Win Up To $10,000 For

Tradition and lore behind beloved St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day – generally associated with parades, festivals and all things green – has a rich history dating back more than 1,500 years. But who was St. Patrick and why has America embraced Ireland’s fabled champion? New Customers: $5 Off First Order of $20 or more at Drizly with code DRINK19 Who he was

Leprechauns: Facts About The Irish Trickster Fairy

There is something strangely compelling about the legend of a leprechaun. This Irish creature is said to be something of a trickster but gives you luck when gambling. So just what do we know about these cheeky little creatures? Legend or Living It is widely accepted that Leprechauns are just a legend; however, their belief

The best stories from Irish mythology

From shamrocks and Saint Patrick, to Pooka and Banshees, learn more about the most famous stories and figures running through Irish folklore. The Leprechaun There’s no questioning that the leprechaun, which dates back to medieval times, is Ireland’s most prolific myth. Leprechauns were originally known as tall fairies that would appear to humans as old

13 Irish Traditions and Superstitions That Are Just Wonderfully Weird and Charming

Ireland is known for many things — the rolling green hills, the smooth-as-silk Guinness, the friendly people, the lively pubs, and the somewhat strange traditions and superstitions. If you’ve ever been to Ireland or just know an Irish person, you’ve probably seen them salute a solo magpie, pick up a coin they spot on the

Luck O’ The Irish

Everyone wants to feel the luck of the Irish, and there’s no place better to experience that than Dublin. The capital of Ireland has a rich history behind it as a ninth-century Viking settlement and home to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It also has one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world with