“The wearing of the green” is a time-honored St. Patrick’s Day tradition. But did the man himself actually get decked out in emerald?
Tag Archives: Irish culture
Did St. Patrick Use the Shamrock to Teach the Trinity?
It’s become the official symbol of *his* day, but did St. Patrick really teach Irish pagans about the Trinity with the help of a shamrock?
Did St. Patrick Chase the Snakes Out of Ireland?
Driving the snakes out of Ireland is one of St. Patrick’s biggest claims to fame, but does this serpentine story hold up?
Was St. Patrick Irish? English? Welsh? Scottish? Italian? French?
Many assume that Ireland’s patron saint must have been Irish. The reality of St. Patrick’s nationality is more complicated.
Was St. Patrick a Real Person?
Did St. Patrick actually exist? Uncover the historical evidence that Patrick (re: Maewyn Succat) was a real (but often misunderstood) person
Imbolc Explained: The Celtic Origins of Groundhog Day
Ever wonder how Groundhog Day became a thing? It started with Imbolc, the ancient Celtic feast day of the fertility goddess Brigid
50 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for the Irish Mythology-Lover in Your Family
Looking for the perfect Irish gift for that special someone this Christmas? Look no further: you’ve reached the end of your journey
6 Halloween Rituals Rooted in the Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain
The origins of Halloween are rooted in the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain. But how, specifically, did Samhain give rise to all those wacky Halloween rituals?
The Jaw-Dropping History of the Jack-O’-Lantern: A Tale of Turnips, Samhain, and Severed Heads
Where do jack-o’-lanterns come from? Learn about their Irish origins in this deep dive
Book Review: Irelandopedia by Fatti and John Burke
Take an adventure around Ireland with this beautifully illustrated compendium of maps, facts, and knowledge.