St. Patrick’s Day, otherwise known as fáinne Chladaigh in Irish, is celebrated on March 17th, dating back to the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland in 461 AD. A time of feasts, festivals, and parades (and let’s not forget the drinking!), St. Patrick’s Day is both a cultural and religious event. In the early […]
Claddagh rings are symbols given that represent love, loyaly, and friendship. Love is represented by the heart, loyalty is represented by the crown, and friendship is represented by the clasping hands. The origin of the Claddagh ring dates back to the 17th century, from a fishing village, Claddagh, Ireland. Claddagh rings are often used as […]
The symbolic meaning of “Green Man” is represented by the male aspect of fertility, rebirth, and new growth of vegetation in the spring. In pagan rituals of the spring solstice, a designated participant dressed (or not dressed, but rather painted) to represent the Green Man can often be seen dancing throughout the festivities.The Green Man is also […]