Ireland has saved the world, many times over. Can't mess with history.
Oíche Shamhna faoi mhaise
On Halloween night, there was a bonfire and the pagans danced around and ghosts were about. All Saints' Day was on Nov. 1st. Pagan to Saints? It could happen.
Bub no beer - I'll remember that one!
ReplyDeleteIt is rough for some to give up the Guinness. Not me, but for some.
DeleteI have lots of Irish ancestry, Susan, and I found this so fascinating about Halloween's origin. Great post!
ReplyDeleteIt must have been a heck of a Halloween.
DeleteOíche Shamhna faoi mhaise to you too.
ReplyDeleteIrish language is amazing.
DeleteI'll have to watch those when I have some time.
ReplyDeleteGood idea.
DeleteYou must be Irish!
ReplyDeleteWe lived there 4 years. The Kane family came from Ireland. I am mostly Scotch and Welsh, with a few double digit percents. Also part Viking, which makes a lot of sense.
DeleteWe don't have Halloween in Australia, though some do have Halloween parties with appropriate decorations. I prefer not to follow that particular tradition because any chocolate in this house is ALL MINE! Ha Ha.
ReplyDeleteSome foods are meant to be for women specifically, and chocolate is in that list.
DeleteSo sad that now Ireland seems to be following England's course into all the woke garbage...
ReplyDeleteIt was hard for me to see the changes, especially in recent years. The Catholic church must be sleeping to allow such stupidity to sink into the culture.
DeleteIreland rocks, no doubt. Maybe someday I can visit.
ReplyDeleteDon't put it off! Go!
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