Ireland's Traditions and Religion
Ireland is known for many features of its own typical culture all over the world. Explore its customs, celebrations, tales and the development of Catholic religion accompanied by Celtic traditions, which are still alive and practiced throughout the world.dive into Celtic mythology or find out where famous celebrations really have their origin.
Halloween
Halloween Traditions in Ireland To-day Halloween is celebrated all around the globe but the Halloween Holiday has its history firmly planted in Ireland. Halloween is also known as Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Hallowmas and Hallowtide. It is celebrated on 31st October but the holiday of Halloween is not just celebrated on the one day any more as the Christian holidays of All Saints Day, November 1st and All Souls Day, November 2nd are celebrated as well. Read more about Halloween in Ireland: http://www.yourirish.com/halloween-in-irelandweeblylink_new_window
Questions:
The following links might help you:
Questions:
- How long has Ireland had the tradition of celebrating "Halloween" for? Additionally, please describe the traditional (old Irish) "Halloween" rituals.
- Which other holidays are associated with Halloween in Ireland and on which dates are they being celebrated?
- What is All Saints day celebrated for?
The following links might help you:
Saint Paddy's Day
St Patrick's Day is an Irish tradition celebrated internationally. Using the links below, find out how it has developed, what it means and why it is so important for Ireland's culture.
Questions:
Questions:
- Who was St Patrick and why is he so important for Irish culture?
- Why is the colour green associated with St Patrick's Day?
- Check out what the four-leved clover means and find out what other word is used for "clover".
Irish Tales
(this section is still in progress)
Just like Germans, Irish have their very own habbits they are known for, which have derived from their ancient celtic traditions. They have their own rituals,are known for their fairytales and figures appearing within those such as leprechauns and fairies as well as magicians and witches. Explore this in the following tasks and you might find parallels to German tales...
tales:
http://www.moonslipper.com/ancientirishfairytalesandlegends.html
http://www.irelandseye.com/animation/explorer/leprechaun.html
http://www.mythicalireland.com/mythology/
http://irelandsown.net/mythmagic.htm
http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/celtic-mythology.php
Just like Germans, Irish have their very own habbits they are known for, which have derived from their ancient celtic traditions. They have their own rituals,are known for their fairytales and figures appearing within those such as leprechauns and fairies as well as magicians and witches. Explore this in the following tasks and you might find parallels to German tales...
tales:
http://www.moonslipper.com/ancientirishfairytalesandlegends.html
http://www.irelandseye.com/animation/explorer/leprechaun.html
http://www.mythicalireland.com/mythology/
http://irelandsown.net/mythmagic.htm
http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/celtic-mythology.php
religion:
http://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/Blessings/Bless.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Christianity
http://www.catholic-pages.com/dir/ireland.asp
http://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/Blessings/Bless.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Christianity
http://www.catholic-pages.com/dir/ireland.asp
