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Celtic Jewelry for Christmas

Posted on: December 24th, 2011 by Sine Treanor No Comments

With the approach of Christmas, many people turn to giving jewelry for presents. It’s beautiful, luxurious, and usually seen as a very personal gift. Aside from these reasons, Celtic jewelry adds a sense of mystery and culture.

Many families with an Irish heritage enjoy giving Celtic jewelry because it represents their ancestors and where they came from. Giving Celtic cufflinks to an uncle or grandfather would have deeper meaning than any other, since it represents a very important aspect of life: the past. It is a great way to show off one’s heritage while still dressing for everyday life and it would make a splendid gift.

Celtic jewelry can also be much more romantic than other jewelry, no matter the recipient’s heritage. A necklace with a Celtic pendant would make a great gift for a wife or other loved one. Many Celtic knots are meant to be representations of unending love, while still being aesthetically beautiful. Both Trinity knots and love knots would make great choices. Furthermore, these pieces do not always have to mean romantic love. They can also represent familial love, or the love between two very good friends.

Celtic cufflinks

Celtic Cufflinks - Perfect gift for him!


As another reason to buy it, Celtic jewelry is dripping with symbolism. For the religious friend or relative, Celtic crosses are a fantastic choice. They are usually wonderfully ornamented, which makes them perfect for jewelry. Also, Christmas is seen by many as a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, and giving a gift with so much religious symbolism would be very appreciated by the most devout of Christians.

Even if the person you are buying for is not religious, there are many other pieces of Celtic jewelry that are symbolic of other things. Many Celtic knots are symbols of the elements of the earth, luck, or eternity. Almost any symbol you are looking for could be represented by a piece of Celtic jewelry. There are even animal symbols on some designs, which would be enjoyed by animal lovers and fantasy-enthusiasts alike.

It is quite possible you are not looking for a gift with any sort of symbolism, and simply want a pretty piece of jewelry. Great care is used when making Celtic jewelry. With the many unending knots and ornamentation that characterizes it; a sense of perfectionism is needed for its creation. This incredible sense of care results in a piece of jewelry that is unique and lovely, while still retaining that feeling of mystery surrounding Celtic jewelry.

Whether you are looking for a charming gift for a grandparent, a romantic piece for your beloved, or something handsome for a friend, Celtic jewelry is a perfect choice. There are many reasons to celebrate at Christmastime. Show your loved ones that you want to celebrate the wonderful qualities about them. Buy them a piece of jewelry that represents an entire culture filled with love and wonder. There are pieces for both men and women, and for the oldest of adults and youngest of children. People of any age or gender will love it.

Saint Brigid

Posted on: December 5th, 2011 by Sine Treanor No Comments

Saint Brigid of Kildare, also known as Mary of the Gael (Our Lady of the Irish) is held almost as high in the esteem of the Irish people as St Patrick. The date of her birth is uncertain, it is believed to have been between 451 and 458. Her mother Brotseach, was of the house of O’Connor and is believed to have been a slave belonging to Dubtach, a decendent of Con who was Brigids father. He sold her mother to a Druid just before Brigids birth. She was born at Faughart and baptized into the Christian faith shortly after.

Saint Brigid is famous for her generosity to the poor folk, she was put in charge of the dairy while she was still a child and one story tells that she gave away all the milk and butter and prayed when she realized there was none left for the family. Her mother visited the dairy and astonished by the amount of milk and butter, praised the dairy maids for their achievements. Brigid loved animals and there are many stories of her kindness to stray, hungry dogs.

Cross of Saint Brigid

The Famous Saint Brigid Cross


Brigid decided to become a nun when she was old enough to marry. It is said that she left her home and traveled with seven other young girls to County Meath to see St Maccaile, who was the bishop. To begin with he was reluctant to accept them into the religious life, they were extremely young and he was doubtful they were truly sure that this was what they wanted. When Brigid and her companions went to the church to pray, there was a large congregation present, who were all astonished to see a column of fire descend from the roof of the church and rest on the top of Brigids head. On hearing of this, St Maccaile had no hesitation in admitting the eight young girls to the religious order.

Brigid founded a religious center at Cil-Dara, now called Kildare, which developed into a cathedral city, she also established a monastery and a convent for women and appointed St Conleth as pastor for them. Her other achievements include founding schools of art, metal work and illumination, these were also presided over by Conleth.

St Brigids miracles were numerous and included several which occurred on Easter Sunday. On one occasion a leper came to Brigid and asked her for a cow, she said she would help him later, as she needed to rest, but he didn’t want to wait and said he would go elsewhere. When Brigid offered to heal him instead, the man said that as a leper he would acquire more than if he was healthy! Brigid convinced him this was not the case and had the man washed in blessed water. The man was completely cured and remained in Brigids service.

Brigid died in 525 at the remarkable age for those days, of seventy five and was buried in front of the High Altar of her abbey. Much later her remains were exhumed and transferred to Downpatrick along with St Patrick and St Columcille. St Brigid is the female patron saint of Ireland and her special feast day is the 1st of February, this is the first day of spring in Ireland.

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