Luck O’ The Irish To Ye from Havenwood Tales!!
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
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‘Tis said that Saint Patrick’s Day brings out the Irish in everyone 😉
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A holiday originating in Ireland over a thousand years ago, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world each March 17th.
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And since Havenwood Tales’ young narrator, Trudie Beth McAfee, hails from English and IRISH ancestry. as well as Native American, I’d be remiss not to share some Irish adventure and wisdom with you 🙂
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Q. What’s IRELAND, anyway?
A. CLICK IRELAND to watch a fun little Video clip!
Q. What’s St. Patrick’s Day? Why celebrate?
A. See video — HISTORY of ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Q. Why the Wearing of the Green? Why corned beef and cabbage?
A. Check out this clip: ST. PATRICK’S DAY GREEN
Q. What about all those Saint Patrick’s Day PARADES?
A. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place not in Ireland but in the United States! Watch this fun and inspiring Video peek — ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
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Superstitions and Luck
Q. Did you know that many superstitions still held popular today–at least by your grandparents and ancestors–originated in Ireland?
A. Some fascinating ones are listed here — IRISH CULTURE AND CUSTOMS
Q. You’ve heard that a Four-Leaf Clover is LUCKY, right? But what does it have to do with Ireland?
A. “The four-leaf clover is often confused with the shamrock. While the four-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck, the three leafed shamrock is mainly an Irish Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity. . .”
See — SHAMROCK
Q. What about those pesky Leprechaun spirits, anyway?
A. Here ya go! Watch this short expose — LEPRECHAUNS
An Old Irish Blessing to You
May love and laughter light your days
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
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See MORE Irish Blessings at: IRISH FOLKS
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
D.J. Houston, Author — HAVENWOOD TALES
Copyright©2011, 2013 D.J. Houston. All Rights Reserved.
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What an up-beat post. Nice to learn a bit about Ireland!
Hi there, Miss Karin! Thanks for your upbeat note!
I do hope you get to bring Oliver with you next time ;-D Here’s a hug and kiss for him – X0
Your Fan, Trudie McAfee – Narrator HAVENWOOD TALES
Hello Miss Kris! Welcome to Havenwood 🙂 We’re tickled green to know we got to help you and your mom learn more about St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Here’s to celebrating holidays with you throughout the year!
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Top ‘O the Mornin’ to Ye today and ever day!!
Trudie Beth McAfee – Narrator HAVENWOOD TALES
I loved the videos on Saint Patricks! Mom and I watched and learned over and over. You’re the best, thank you so much for sharing and making the holiday even more special!!!!!
Kris Colt
I love this! Very informative!
Hello Miss Susan! I agree, my author D.J. Houston did a great job putting all this information together,
We’re delighted you visited Havenwood for St. Patrick’s Day! Come again soon 🙂
Your Friend,
Trudie Beth McAfee – Narrator HAVENWOOD TALES
Great video links, thanks! Short, easy to watch, and I even learned more about corned beef and cabbage, incurable foodie that I am.
Thanks for the good luck and blessings. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, too!
Z and family
Thanks, Miss Zandria – DJ said she thought of you when she found the corned beef and cabbage link!
We’re still celebrating all things Irish here 🙂
Trudie
Ah, just as I thought! Saint Patrick was actually born in England. Thanks for your rich research and links.
Clever and enjoyable, always more than meets the eye.
We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with you across the pond!
Peter
Ah, you watched the video and found out! What a clever fella 🙂
Thanks for visiting, Peter my friend. I’m happy we’ll be celebrating together!
You Friend in America,
Trudie Beth McAfee – Narrator HAVENWOOD TALES