It isn’t wrong to admit that saying “I love you” as an expression of our feelings and emotions has grown stale. People have been misusing and taking the statement for granted, and it has lost meaning over time. We aren’t generalizing that love and romance are dead, yet we would now have to think of other ways and means to express our devotion, love, loyalty, and affection. One of which...

When we think about famous people, we immediately assume they have made it to the big screen. The truth is fame, or being famous, isn’t about being seen or heard by the public. Being famous is more of the imprint and mark you have left on society, whether big or small. Ensuring that the actions taken or your rise to stardom has left a positive or negative impact that has...

"The Children of Lir" is an Irish tale about the enduring power of love and a popular favorite. In the style of ancient Irish stories, the ending is melancholy rather than happily ever after, as is customary in contemporary storytelling. Nevertheless, it is a magnificent story with everything a fairytale should have and is well worth retelling! The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody: Beauty, Brutality, and Betrayal in Love...

Today, the Claddagh is mainly known for the ring design seen in jewellery; many people recognize it simply as a ring. Many are familiar with the Claddagh settlement in Galway, Ireland's oldest fishing hamlet, which has existed for more than 300 years. “Cladach” is Irish for “shore,” and that's where the name Claddagh comes from. The hamlet sat on the edge of the Corrib River and Galway Bay. Records show...

When we talk about the Celtic Knot or see it in designs and structures in Celtic culture, we sometimes wonder why they have different variations, yet they depict the same meaning. On the contrary, these designs and variations have other purposes as well. Throughout Celtic folklore and culture, the Celtic Knot is the most evident and well-known design in Celtic and Irish history. However, their variations also embody different symbolisms...

Growing up, we have heard many Irish, Scottish, and Icelandic folklore and mythologies that have blown our minds. It created imagery of magic and ancient tales that our ancestors believed in and would again seem impossible to be accurate, yet are claimed to be. These stories have been passed down through generations, and every time it is told, it makes us wonder what could have been or how beautiful and...

As Irish and Celtic people, we come from a bloodline of generations that practice and showcase our roots and heritage through the experience and stories shared by our ancestors. These stories, symbolisms, and values passed on as we grow older are kept sacred and passed down to generations after us. It’s a never-ending cycle that keeps us grounded and connected in which we are never afraid nor ashamed to take...

We all know that every culture is filled with various historical backgrounds exemplified by different life aspects. Each culture would reminisce and embody its values, practices, and symbolisms subtly yet intricately. One is through their jewellery, designed and encompassed with such beliefs. One thing to note is that in Irish and Celtic practices, these symbols and designs not only bring forth a story, but their meaning also showcases the values...