#irish celebration

[sprqpointintern]

Happy Paddy's Day Everyone! 🇮🇪 💚

#st patricks day #paddy's day #st paddys day #saint paddys #Patrick's day 2023 #ireland #irish holiday #irish celebration #irish culture #Matthew.chat

[eleha-mara]

Let's unveil this space with these special days. Imbolc shona daoibh !

Lá Fhéile Bride / Imbolc

"Among spring celebrations, it's the first, characterized by the purity of the snow, the winter residues swept away, the First Ploughing and seeding." - Nuinn

During Imbolc, we celebrate the spring premises, its rebirth. With other non-solar festivities like Samonios, Beltane and Lugnasadh, it's a fire celebration but for its light and not for its warmth. That's why, generally, we light candles on a plate filled with water.

Imbolc is entirely dedicated to the Mother Goddess, Brighid being the central figure of a trio, and glorifies the Mother and the Child, the Light and the Water. Eight white candles are lit, this number symbolizing the Mother Goddess and the Sun, and these candles rise to the surface like the child during his birth.

It's a great time to start new projects and learn brand-new things too.

Happy Imbolc to all those who will read this !

#irish mythology #celtic #druid #imbolc #imbolg #mother goddess #irish celebration

[worldlibertytv]

See The 263rd New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade-2024 in our World Liberty TV , Political Channels @ https://www.worldlibertytv.org/nyc-st-patricks-day-parade-2024/

#St Patrick's Day Parade NYC 2024 #Irish Celebration #World Liberty TV Political Blogs #Irish-American #Largest Parade in the World #Maggie Timoney #Grand Marshall 2024 #Luck of the Irish #Green

[mysharona1987]

I am glad Lindsay Lohan turned it around and has a nice life. I really am.

But, no. I cannot watch this film. And she’s honestly too good an actress for this nonsense.

Even Hallmark Xmas advertising executives find this embarrassing.

#netflix #mean girls #romcom #irish wish #celebrity

[wyrmspade]

Joyous Solstice! 🌞🌿❄

#winter solstice #yuletide #artists on tumblr #clip studio paint #digital art #digital painting #pagan #irish reconstructionist #celtic reconstructionist #artwork #happy solstice friends!!!! the light returns #feeling very bunny lately. so some bunnies celebrating the season :) #rabbit #bunny

[hearthandheathenry]

All About Beltane

Beltane, also known as Bealtaine in Irish, is a Gaelic holiday traditionally held on May 1st or the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It is believed to be named after the Celtic sun god Belenus. It was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle Of Man, and is one of the 4 major Celtic fire festivals. It is mentioned in even the earliest Irish literature and marked the beginning of summer and used as the marker to drive cattle into their summer pastures. Although public celebrations have mostly fallen out after the 20th century and many traditions have been mixed with other cultural holidays (such as the Roman holiday May Day), many Celtic Neopagans and Wiccans still celebrate, and many local traditions still continue, causing it to now get a cultural revival.

Traditionally, rituals were held to protect the livestock that moved pastures, along with crops, dairy products, and people, and to encourage growth. It was also important to appease the Aos Sí, or nature spirits/fairies, which were believed to be more active then.

According to early medieval texts in 908, druids would make two bonfires and drive cattle between them to protect them from disease. In the 18th and 19th centuries, bonfires continued to be an important part of the celebrations. Before the bonfires were lit, all hearth fires were put out, and then relit using the fire from the Beltane bonfires after the celebration.

Continuing into the 19th century, cattle were still driven over or between flames, or sometimes around the fires or made to leap over. The people themselves did as well for good luck and protection. Once the fires died down, people would dab themselves with the ashes and sprinkle them over their crops and livestock. Torches from the bonfires would also be brought home and carried around the home or boundaries, and also used to relight the hearth.

Food was also an important part of the Beltane festival, and usually included a feast of lamb, which, historically, was sacrificed. In 1769, it was written that a hot drink, called a caudle, made of eggs, butter, oatmeal, and milk was served, along with tossing a bit on the ground as an offering. A Beltane Bannock, a type of oatmeal cake, was also written to be important and had a few traditions around it.

In one tradition, the Beltane Bannock had nine knobs on it and each person would take the bannock and face the fire, proceeding to break off the knobs of bannock one at a time and tossing them behind their shoulder as an offering to the spirits for protection over their livestock and from predators (one for the cow, one for the sheep, one for the fox, etc). Afterwards, they would drink the caudle.

According to other 18th century writers, there was another Beltane Bannock tradition where the bannock would be cut into slices and one was marked with charcoal. The slices were then thrown into a bonnet and everyone would take one out while blindfolded. According to one writer, whoever pulled the marked bannock slice had to leap through the fire 3 times. According to another, the person would instead be pretend-thrown into the fire and for some time afterward people would talk about the person as if they were dead. This may have always been symbolic, or it may have been a tradition from a time where actual human sacrifice was used. This tradition was also near identical to May Day traditions that occurred in Wales and other parts of Europe, however.

Other traditions including flowers and plants were also observed, especially ones that evoked fire. Documents from the 19th century cite that yellow and white flowers, such as primrose, rowan, hawthorn, gorse, hazel, and marsh marigold was used and placed at doorways and windows. Sometimes they were strewn into garland, and other times they were made into bouquets, made into crosses, or fastened to them. They were also fastened to cows and milking/butter equipment.

Decorating a May Bush or May Bough was also a widespread tradition, and it usually consisted of a small tree or branch (typically hawthorn, rowan, holly, or sycamore) decorated with bright flowers, ribbons, candles, painted shells or egg shells from Easter, and more. In some traditions they also decorated it with gold and silver May Balls, which were hurling balls, that were then either given out to children or gifted to winners of a hurling match. It was also known as the only acceptable time to cut a thorn tree, as they were associated with fairies and may have also been a relic of worshipping tree spirits. It would either be decorated where it grew, or branches hung over windows, doors, roofs, and barns either inside or outside. Traditionally, it was the responsibility of the eldest of the house to decorate it.

The tree was usually left up until May 31st, but in some traditions it would be burned in the festival bonfire after singing and dancing around it. In Dublin and Belfast, May Bushes were brought into town and decorated by the whole neighborhood, with each neighborhood competing for the most beautiful bush. These competitions could also lead to neighborhoods attempting to steal others May Bushes, which eventually led to the May Bush being outlawed in Victorian times.

Appeasing the fairies was also a big part in Beltane celebrations, with many traditions revolving around offerings to the fairies and also warding them off, as there were many fears around them stealing dairy. One protection tradition was to leave 3 black coals under the butter churn. Another was to hang May Boughs on the milk pails. And yet another was to hang cattle tails in the barns. Flowers were also used to decorate the cattle's horns for good luck.

Farmers would also lead a procession around the boundaries of the farm and would "carry with them seeds of grain, implements of husbandry, the first well water, and the herb vervain (or rowan)", stopping at the four cardinal points of direction starting at the east, and performing rituals towards each direction at each stop. These processions were said to bring protection of their farm produce and encourage fertility. Some people also made the sign of the cross using milk on the backside of cattle for good luck.

As for fairy offerings, one tradition was to pour milk or leave food at places associated with the fairies such as "fairy trees". In Ireland, cattle were brought to "fairy forts" where a small amount of their blood was poured into the earth with prayers of the herd's safety. Sometimes, the blood would be left to dry and then be burnt.

Visiting holy wells was also a popular way to celebrate Beltane. Visitors would walk sunwise, moving from east to west, around the well while praying for health. They would then leave offerings of coins or cloth. The first water drawn from the well on Beltane was thought to be especially potent, and would bring good luck to the person who drew it.

Morning dew on Beltane was also thought to bring goodluck and health, and maidens would wash their face with it or roll in it at dawn or before sunrise on Beltane. It was also collected in a jar, left in sunlight, and then filtered. The dew was said to increase sexual attractiveness, maintain youthfulness, protect from sun damage, and ensure skin health during the ensuing year.

Modern day celebrations may vary from these more traditional festival activities, but many choose to incorporate or take inspiration from the traditions at least. Popular traditions still revolve around bonfires, feasts, decorating a May Bush, and focusing on protection and growth.

Beltane Associations

Colors - yellow, white, red, green

Food - lamb, milk and dairy, beef, bannocks, caudle, cakes

Animals - cattle, sheep, other herd animals

Items - primrose, rowan, hawthorn, gorse, hazel, marsh marigold, holly, sycamore, yellow and white flowers, flower garland, greenery, morning dew, dairy products

Crystals - citrine, fire agate, fire opal, carnelian, red and yellow jasper

Other - protection, fertility, good luck, fire, smoke, ash, sun, bonfires, farming

Ways To Celebrate

light a bonfire

jump over or dance around a bonfire

decorate a May Bush or May Bough

craft and hang flower garland

bake Beltane Bannocks

collect morning dew

create some caudle

ward and protect your home or property

leave offerings for the fairies

focus on protection, growth, and luck magic

enjoy time in the sun

have a feast

create a bouquet out of yellow and white flowers

visit a farm or petting zoo

#beltane #beltaine #bealtaine #celtic #gaelic #irish #scottish #pagan #witch #witchy #wicca #may day #magick #magic #magickal #grimoire #tradition #celebrate #bonfire #fire festival #witchcraft #spiritual #witchblr #witch community #paganism #pagan witch #celtic paganism #paganblr #about #dairy

[world-of-celebs]

Saoirse Ronan

#saoirse ronan #pretty women #beauty #irish #celebs #actress #celebrities

[sitp-recs]

Happy St Patrick’s Day! I’m lucky to be friends with two amazing Irish creators and I thought I’d do a short rec list to celebrate them today. These fics (and art!) are great fun and full of references to the Irish language, landscape and traditions. It was really cool to learn more about the Irish culture through them, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did:

🍀 The Matchmaker by @maesterchill (T, 368 words)

Seamus has had it up to feckin' here with Harry and Malfoy. It's time to take matters into his own hands.

🍀 Is tú mo Rogha [Art] by @maesterchill (G)

Malfoy in a boat—a tiny thing, hide stretched over wood, the sweet elegant curve of the prow beckoning them forward, behind them nothing but the rocky rise of a small island, ahead of them nothing but sea the same grey as Malfoy’s eyes.

🍀 Last Offices by @tackytigerfic (M, 7k)

It didn't seem fair that Malfoy was dead, and Harry was supposed to just keep on living without him. He had lost enough people to know that he probably would keep on going—his stubborn heart was still beating, after all, even though it felt like it was going to break. But first, he had to get through the laying out of the dead—those old Pureblood funeral rites—even if every time he touched Malfoy's too-cold body, he was reminded of how things used to be, and how things might have been.

🍀 Offer Up Our Hearts by @tackytigerfic (M, 23k)

Harry Potter has a very nice life, thank you very much. He's a top Curse-Breaker with a lucrative Ministry contract, and exciting prospects ahead. Sometimes he does wish that he had time to pursue something official with Draco Malfoy - they're half in love with each other, after all, and a great team (in and out of bed), though Draco is still one of the most infuriating people he knows. And when Draco asks Harry to accompany him on a diplomatic mission to the mysterious Sidhe fairies in Ireland, Harry agrees to lend his expertise. Especially since the Sidhe diplomat is a handsome fairy prince who's also in love with Draco.

🍀 Wild - orphaned (E, 93k)

“No,” Harry said, by way of greeting. Malfoy’s blonde head rose slowly, carelessly. “Get out.” “I feel as though we’ve already established this, Potter,” Malfoy responded. “And I feel that what we established was that you telling me to get out of places really doesn’t make me more likely to vacate them.”

#Drarry reclist #celebrating Irish creators 🇮🇪 #happy st patricks day

[beachballlz]

Screenshots i took while watching (are probably just frames of him breathing)

#movies #movie list #retro #letterboxd #al pacino #dog day afternoon #please boost #i'm like spiritually a cowboy #coquette #french #irish #my post #my crush #my man my man my man #hot celebs #celebrities #celebrity crush

[redrabbitkreations]

#st patricks day #green #beer #celebration #bar maid #irish pub #irish #ai illustration #ai art #ai art generation #ai artist #ai generated #ai art gallery #ai image #ai artwork #stable diffusion

[invoke-parlay]

I’m very excited and grateful for the things I’ve been able to harvest this year so far 💚🥒 tomorrow I’ll be going down to the community garden and doing some weeding and harvesting, making some honey corn bread and processing some herbs I harvested as well.

#lughnasadh #Lammas #harvest #garden #gardencore #urban gardening #community gardening #container gardening #food forest #nature #pagan #holiday #celebration #paganism #Celtic paganism #eclectic #irish history #greenery #plants #gardener #love #food is free #community #direct action

[maturemenoftvandfilms]

The Guard (2011) - Brendan Gleeson 

Watched this again the other night. Love how Brendan looks in this movie.

And damn… Brendan looks good in uniform.

[photoset #4 of 4]

#brendan gleeson #The Guard #handsome daddy #irish actor #cilf #actor #husky daddy #daddy #screenshots #celebrities #movie

[wiltingdecay]

idk how to explain this but gaeilge is one of the best tasting languages. all of the words feel so crunchy and nice in your mouth. the language equivalent of kettle crisps

#irish things #irish language #irish langblr #gaeilge #i am pro choice btw pro birthers can fucking choke and fuck the catholic church <3 #shame that i had to clarify that on a post celebrating my mother tongue but alas

[visually-corrupted]

#happy st patricks day #irish #cutie #irish girls #green #still celebrating

[barbielore]

Happy St Patrick's Day, Barbie!

I have very limited knowledge of St Patrick's Day, as an Australian with no Irish family - so I will leave any discussion of the significance of the occasion to those who know better. However, let's look at some Barbies.

As a part of the Holiday Hostess series (of course) Mattel released a St Patrick's Day themed Barbie, called "Shamrock Celebration".

Shamrocks do in fact feature very heavily in her garment -on her plaid skirt and around her neck, as well as in the buckle of her hat. Just in case the design was too subtle, she has "Happy St Patrick's Day" written on her apron.

Her accessory is a pot of gold, which I suppose is a little more Barbie-friendly than, say, a pint of Guinness.

This is not, of course, the only Barbie to depict Ireland or Irish culture. As part of the Dolls of the World line, for example, there were a number of dolls - Irish Barbie, Princess of Ireland Barbie and Irish Dance Barbie.

It is worth noting, of course, that Festivals of the World Irish Dance Barbie does not depict St Patrick's Day - she depicts a step-dancer at a Feis.

The Legends of Ireland series depict myths and legends of Irish culture, though to be honest I don't know how accurate any of these are. I do know that they are beautiful.

There were a number in the collection, ranging from Silver Label to Platinum Label.

#barbie #st patricks day #st patrick's day #holiday hostess collection #shamrock celebration #dolls of the world collection #dolls of the world #dotw #irish barbie #princess of ireland barbie #legends of ireland collection #irish dance barbie

[lotsofcelebs]

Erica Cody

#erica cody #eurovision #irish #celebrity #hot celebrity #hot celebs #celeb #celebs #lotsofcelebs #daily celebs #sexy celebrities