| Author | : John B. Keane |
| Publisher | : Skyhorse Publishing Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 2011-10-10 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1616084308 |
A collection of over fifty stories that captures the excitement, romance, and playful mischief associated with Christmastime in County Kerry, Ireland.
| Author | : James Joyce |
| Publisher | : New Vessel Press |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2021-09-14 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1939931975 |
The sixth volume in our popular Very Christmas series, this collection transports readers to the Emerald Isle with stories and poems sure to bring holiday cheer. This anthology is packed with beloved classics, forgotten treasures, and modern masterpieces. You’ll find wondrous works by James Joyce, W. B. Yeats, Elizabeth Bowen, Anne Enright, William Trevor, Colm Tóibín, Bernard MacLaverty and many more. See how Christmas is done in snowy Dublin and on the mean streets of Belfast, from west coast to east, and even across sea and ocean to Irish communities in London and New York City. Put a flickering candle in the window and a steaming dinner on the table, and celebrate the Irish way—Nollaig Shona Daoibh—and Merry Christmas!
| Author | : Marion McGarry |
| Publisher | : Orpen Press |
| Total Pages | : 165 |
| Release | : 2021-01-28 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 178605096X |
Do you know what a Brideóg is? What could you cure if you licked a lizard nine times? Why is Whit Sunday the unluckiest day of the year? From the author of The Irish Cottage comes a new book, exploring old Irish customs and beliefs. Chapters focus on the quarter-day festivities that marked the commencement of each season: ‘Spring: Imbolc’; ‘Summer: Bealtaine’; ‘Autumn: Lughnasa’ and ‘Winter: Samhain’, and also major life events – ‘Births, Marriages and Death Customs’ – and general beliefs in ‘Spirituality and Well-Being’ and ‘The Supernatural’. Focusing on the period from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries, Irish Customs and Rituals discusses a time during which many of the practices and beliefs in question went into decline. Many of these customs were rooted in residual pre-Christian beliefs that ran parallel to, and in spite of, conventional religion practised in the country. Some customs were so deep-rooted that despite continued disapproval from the Roman Catholic Church they remain with us today. It is wonderful to see so many traditions still with us, as many are worthwhile remembering, commemorating, or even reviving today. Irish Customs and Rituals will appeal to all those with an interest in Irish history, folklore, culture and social history. Marion McGarry is the author of The Irish Cottage: History, Culture and Design (2017). She has a PhD in Architectural History and an MA in History of Art and Design and is currently a lecturer at Galway–Mayo Institute of Technology. She frequently writes articles about Irish social history and customs.
| Author | : Patrick Taylor |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 576 |
| Release | : 2009-10-27 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 076532072X |
A heartwarming tale of yuletide merriment by the New York Times bestselling author of An Irish Country Doctor
| Author | : Eithne Massey |
| Publisher | : The O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 2021-10-11 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1788493109 |
From the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa, back to Samhain. It examines the significance of particular times of the year and features re-tellings of various legends associated with them. The book will look at the close connection of the Irish with the land and with nature, bringing us on an exhilarating journey through the Irish seasons and the customs that welcomed each one in turn. Along the way we encounter saints, scholars, kings and goddesses, whose stories, preserved in myth and folktale, counterpoint the book's exploration both of lost traditions such as keening and how other customs and rituals have been preserved in today's celebrations and communal events. It brings to the reader a new awareness of how such ritual can still have relevance in our lives, and a deeper appreciation of the power of the natural world.
| Author | : Margaret M. Johnson |
| Publisher | : Ambassador-Emerald International |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Christmas cooking |
| ISBN | : 9781620202074 |
CHRISTMAS FLAVORS OF IRELAND INVITES READERS cooks and armchair travelers alike on a holiday tour of one of Europe's most beloved destinations. From decking the halls to gathering around the family table, you'll find timeless classics and exciting new ideas in this full color collection of popular Irish dishes. With easy-to-follow recipes warming soups and crisp potatoes, wonderful puddings and dazzling desserts Christmas Flavors of Ireland will awaken your senses to the festive, fun-filled season in Ireland. With over 100 recipes and photos, this colorful collection will become an essential addition to your holiday bookshelf and a gift that family and friends will treasure year after year.
| Author | : Kelly McClymer |
| Publisher | : Kelly McClymer Books |
| Total Pages | : 595 |
| Release | : 2018-11-29 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
Have you ever wanted to attend a Victorian Christmas celebration? Well now you can, in Once Upon a Christmas Feast you not only get an original story, but menus, recipes, favorite Victorian Christmas stories and songs. What's in this jam-packed Victorian Christmas celebration of a tome? First: an original Once Upon a Wedding short story. "Once Upon a Fairytale Christmas." The Duchess of Keystone is an unconventional woman who loves fairytales and happily ever after endings. When it comes to Christmas, she loves nothing better than to have her family gathered at her estate enjoying Christmas joy, food, games, and entertainment. This year, her niece Margause arrives to view the wonder of a fairytale Christmas celebration. At three, Margause loves to slip into the library of the ducal estate, where her parents fell in love, and peruse the books she hopes to read one day soon.Observant and advanced for her age, Margause notices that her aunts and uncles are not as happy as they should be about her Aunt Kate’s upcoming Twelfth Night wedding to a handsome, charming Irish rogue. She also doesn’t understand why her mother’s former governess Katherine tries so hard to cheer up Scroogish Sir Robert. It seems obvious to Margause that Sir Robert would need Mr. Dicken’s three ghosts to make him feel any Christmas joy. But then, what else does the Duchess of Keystone offer everyone, but a chance at a fairytale Christmas, where miracles happen around every corner. Next: An Appendix of traditional Victorian Christmas stories and essays by Charles Dickens...what? You didn't know "A Christmas Carol" wasn't his only Christmas story? Nope. Dickens, along with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, are actually responsible for making Christmas the holiday we celebrate today. You'll also find it handy to have the lyrics to several Christmas favorite songs, so you can make sure to lead your family in rounds of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" without messing up the lyrics. All in all, Once Upon a Christmas Feast is your guide to celebrating a very Victorian Christmas.
| Author | : Madeline Shanahan |
| Publisher | : Meals Series |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Christmas cooking |
| ISBN | : 9781442276970 |
This book explores the history of Christmas food and feasting in the English-speaking world and tells the story of the evolution of our most cherished festive dishes, from their pagan past to the present. It details the rise of the turkey and ham, the history of our favorite desserts and sweet treats, and the grand tradition of Christmas imbibing.
| Author | : Sheila Kiely |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Cooking |
| ISBN | : 9781856358804 |
This book has been written by a busy, working mother. The recipes are easy to follow and Sheila takes a practical and realistic approach to cooking. All ingredients used are readily available from the local supermarket, are fairly cost conscious, and include recipes to make the most of leftovers that kids will want to eat. "It's unpretentious, approachable and the results speak for themselves. Highly recommended."-Irish Voice
