Irish customs

Ireland

Visit ireland it is quite an experience. We are talking about a place where we meet people who are welcoming and more open than the English. The Irish have pride in their customs and their country, so they will love to tell us more about it all, but if you want to know a little more before you make your trip, take note.

Today we will see some of the Irish customs that will bring us closer to your lifestyle. This town still has many reminiscences of the Celtic world, something that is seen in many of its traditions.

The feast of Saint Patrick

La feast of Saint Patrick is originally from Ireland, since it is made in honor of its patron on March 17. Green is the tone from experience and everyone takes to the streets, sometimes in disguise. The shamrock is the symbol that day, which is used in honor of the teachings of Saint Patrick. Due to the emigrants who went to the United States, this day is also very important in this country. Today it is beginning to be celebrated in many more places. Of course, we must not forget that it is a celebration that in its beginnings had religious origins, as much as today it seems an exaltation of Irish beer in many places.

The Leprechauns

Leprechaun

These are leprechaun men who are part of Irish folklore and that they sound familiar to everyone. It is said that they have a lot of hidden gold and the legend says that if you see them and by chance you manage to catch them along with their gold it will bring you a lot of luck. These goblins appear in a popular way dressed in green, the traditional color of the country and with a vest and hat.

Weddings in Ireland

Celtic weddings

Weddings in Ireland mix some traditions. Some are carried out according to the Christian tradition but more and more couples include in their wedding some of the typical traditions that are inspired by the ancient Celtic and pagan weddings. One of the most beautiful customs is to tie the intertwined hands of the bride and groom with a bow, which symbolizes their union. On the other hand, there are many brides who wear a crown of flowers on their head in the Celtic style. The tradition that has even spread to our country of wearing something new, something borrowed, something blue and something used also comes from Ireland.

Ireland sports

hurling

Ireland also enjoys internationally known sports such as rugby. However, in this country they have their own sports, which are not well known outside its borders, but which in Ireland are really popular. We talk about hurling and Gaelic football. The hurling is a very peculiar sport and apparently quite old in which there are two teams of 15 players with sticks that must carry a small ball up to a goal. On the other hand, Gaelic football is a mixture of football and rugby, which is also very traditional and was played with many, many players. Its origin dates back to the XNUMXth century and today there are teams from different cities competing with each other.

Meals in Ireland

As in any other culture, the Irish also have special dishes. If we are going to travel to Ireland must try the Irish Stew, a delicious stew with vegetables and lamb. The seafood chowder is a very original and very rich dish. It consists of a thick white soup with fresh seafood. You can not miss either the quintessential dish that we will also see in England to satiety. We refer to the mythical Fish & Chips, with chips and fried fish.

Samhain and Yule

SAmain

You may not recognize the festivals we are talking about with these names, since we are naming pagan and Celtic celebrations. The equivalent that we all know are Halloween or Day of the Dead in some places and Christmas. Halloween, which has been introduced today, is celebrated in Ireland on October 31, but November 1 is All Saints' holiday. The Samhaín was a celebration that celebrated the end of the harvest and it was considered the new year in Celtic culture. The etymology means 'end of summer'. Today they are celebrated from Halloween to Samhain, since in Ireland they have not lost their great traditions.

Dance and Music

Irish music is also part of their culture. Instruments such as flutes, violin or bagpipes they are part of this traditional music that still keeps a characteristic sound today. Of note is the traditional Irish dance, which is performed with difficult jumps and twists in a group. Today it is possible to see shows around the world in which these dances are performed.


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