One of the misconceptions encountered or the mainstream and stereotypical belief we face as Irish people is the Shamrock. People quickly assume that the Shamrock or the four-leaf clover, as some may call it, is our national symbol. But the truth is, the beauty and symbolisms in designs and crafts are rich in Ireland, which doesn’t connote the idea that it would only be the Shamrock per se. Several Irish...

Irish and Celtic music doesn’t ring a bell when we think about music. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg regarding the global contribution of these rich melodies and lyrics. Irish and Celtic music has been around for generations and has been beneath the radar for most of society. But if we take a more profound and closer look at what these lyrics and melodies try to deliver, we...

As Irish people, dancing isn’t just something we do for fun during occasions and weddings. It’s much more than that. These dances we have brought through generations are instilled and rooted in our genes. The only problem is people quickly assume that the only dance we can do is river dancing or the Irish jig in some cultures. Little do they know with the wide variety of Irish music in...

We all know that the Celtic Knot has been around for ages, yet we aren’t quite sure how the essence and overall symbolism became something we believe in and how these values were embedded in such an intricate design. One of the shocking features that the Celtic Knot embodies is that ancient Celts used them to decorate churches and monuments. They were even used in some manuscripts as designs and...

During the era wherein Norse and Celtic runes were carved initially into wooden blocks, those that exist today have been inscribed on numerous other objects such as swords, rings, coins, and even stone surfaces, all of which were utilized for passing messages. These messages do not only showcase a direct translation of what you want to say but are embedded between these lines are values and beliefs passed on through...

As a human race, we are proud of the nation we are born in. We take pride in the success and growth we experience as a country, and we are happy to share the glory we achieve in any shape or form because this is where we're born, and we are blessed to participate in such a culture. It makes you wonder, what are you truly proud of? Are you...

When we think about mythology, the first thing that comes to mind is Greek mythology. Let’s face it; they have been one of the most effective forms of ancient beings known to man. But did you know that the stories rooted in Celtic Mythology are just as fascinating and adventurous? Little do we know, these stories showcase heroism, love, war, and even the arts. If you ask us, we are...

One of the most iconic symbols in Celtic Practices is the Tree Of Life. Not only does the imagery and scenic pleasure it provides as a concept but moreover because of the meaning that it would possess. When we generically think about trees, we know that they are one of the reasons why the human race can exist and live on the planet we live on. Then again, if we...