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Heritage

The Summer Solstice – what’s it to do with Celtic Jewellery?

Posted on by Tracy Gilbert
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21
Jun

It’s the summer solstice today (21st June at 4.39pm GMT/UTC in Dublin, to be precise!!) – the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere. The solstice marks the official first day of summer, and has been celebrated for its symbolic importance since ancient times. Back then, the Summer Solstice was a fire-festival of […]

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Heritage

Misconceptions about St. Patrick and Drowning the Shamrock

Posted on by Tracy Gilbert
14
Mar

Misconceptions about St. Patrick and Drowning the Shamrock   17th March is one of the most celebrated Christian days throughout the world, all thanks to one man – St. Patrick.  Because of him, it has become customary for people to wear green, drown the shamrock and attend St. Patrick’s Day parades. What sets St. Patrick […]

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