IrishCentral Contribturo Ethan Rooney takes a look at how Ireland's cultural roots are being brought to the fore of modern-day contemporary life.

Read on to learn more about the rituals and romantic gestures that people in those countries practice. Not only do the following celebrations honor love, friendship and family, but they serve as ...

The blessing of the candles during Candlemas, or Candelora, as we say in Italian (Image created with DALL-E 2) While firmly grounded in Christian tradition, the Candelora also bears connections to ...

Whether by brewing a cleansing tea, baking a honeyed bannock, or leaving a symbolic offering to nature — engaging in these ...

Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.

Groundhog Day dates back to a pre-Christian Celtic celebration called "Imbolc" which took place between the winter solstice ...

What the Celts called Imbolc is also around when Christians ... hibernation to forecast weather has roots in a similar German tradition involving badgers or bears. Pennsylvania Germans apparently ...

What the Celts called Imbolc is also around when Christians celebrate Candlemas ... from winter hibernation to forecast weather has roots in a similar German tradition involving badgers or bears.

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It's partly rooted in an old Celtic festival called Imbolc, which marked a "midpoint between seasons," according to the Almanac, which added, "The celebration of Imbolc signaled that the sun was ...

A soprano who performs in New York City, wins the 2025 American Traditions Vocal Competition, taking home $12,000 and thanks those who supported her The American Traditions Vocal Competition final ...