Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Wating for Easter holiday

Easter is celebrated as the rebirth of Jesus Christ. He rose on the third day from Good Friday, his crucifixion day. Easter holidays are meant to go on holidays abroad. Also at this time of the year, most of the holiday destinations around the world enjoy plenty of sunlight and warm conditions. You can expect to visit places without the crowd that are expected only during the peak summer vacations. The term of holiday began with Easter in large parts of the Mediterranean region, and when major holiday destinations remain popular throughout the year, it is during Easter holidays that even the smallest of destinations thrive with visitors. In addition to a vacation there are other home embellishing activities that you can engage in during...

Saint Patrick's Day flash games

There is anything as much satisfying and fulfilling as St. Patrick’s Day games on this special and lucky day. On this day everyone including friends and families are enjoy the eatables and drinks, and having lots of fun. But all the fun will not be complete without enjoying the games. Here are some great games for kids as well as grown-ups to spend some good time on Saint Patrick’s Day. Shamrock Streamer In the Shamrock Streamer you are required to stay on the path as long as possible because it keeps getting harder with the passage of time. In this game you are the leprechaun and you are following and endless rainbow line. You will earn points along your journey, and the more accurate you are in moving along the rainbow, the more points you are going to earn. And, if your accuracy falls,...

Four-leaf clover - For good luck you need lucky clover

Four-leaf clover is considered to be a good luck charm in many countries. It is a rare deviation of the three-leaf clover. Associated closely to the Saint Patrick’s Day, legend has it that the Saint described the Holy Trinity using it. And, there is another belief that when he leaves paradise, he takes a four-leaf clover along with him for good fortune. Many benefits have been related to the four-leaf clover and it is believed that the good fortune is related to the number of the leaves. A three-leaf clover is meant to represent a good health. And, it has also been found that clover has some medicinal benefits as well. While a four-leaf clover stands for good luck, a five-leaf clover represents a happy marriage. Each leaf of the clover is said to have its own significance. While the first...

Chase for Pot of gold behind the rainbow

According to legend leprechaun is considered to keep a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Highly industrious, a leprechaun is a mischievous creature and his primary business is that of a shoemaker. The solitary figure could be heard in hedgerows making a ‘tic-tac’ sound working with shoes, throughout Ireland. And, if you hear this sound, it would be great to search him out, because he knows about hidden treasure. And, if you capture him, he may let you know about the treasure. But, he is also a tricky fellow as narrated in the following story of Daniel and a tiny man. One morning Daniel came across a leprechaun who had a magic purse and a bridle. And, Daniel immediately captured the fairy and said that he would not let him go unless and until he gave him his treasures. The leprechaun...

All about Leprechauns

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, when the three-leaf clovers come out. Celebrated on every March 17th, the day is a commemoration of the death of Saint Patrick. The Saint was born about 385 AD with the name of Maewyn Succat. As a 16 year old teenager, he was kidnapped from some Irish raiders and sent into slavery. As a shepherd, Maewyn started experiencing religious visions. Eventually, he escaped after 6 years of captivity and fled to France, where he became a priest, and then a bishop. As a 60 year old man, Saint Patrick came to Ireland again in order to spread the word of faith. Shamrock that resembled a three-leafed clover was used by him as a symbol to describe God in the Christian context. The national fairy of Ireland, Leprechaun has also been associated with Saint Patrick’s Day for centuries...

Friday, March 11, 2011

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Crafts

St. Patrick's Day is a religious holiday which is enjoyed by all in Ireland. This day is celebrated to remember the death of St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland, who is well known for spreading Christianity in Ireland. March 17 is the day that is observed as Paddy’s Day or St. Patrick’s Day. Kids and adults, everyone loves to celebrate and enjoy this day. Adults simply wear green clothes on this day but most kids choose to make craft items and rejoice. There are many famous craft items that can be made on this day. One can try making hats, jewelry items, beaded wreaths, bow or anything that comes to mind. They can be colored green, white and orange after the Irish flag colors. The best craft item to make on this day would be a shamrock or...

How to Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day

March 17 is the feast of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. This is a party that enjoys great international recognition, being held parades in his honor in cities like New York, Montreal, Buenos Aires or Moscow. But you do not you're not in Ireland or in any of these cities to enjoy this special day. We show you celebrate your special St. Patrick's Day. Step by step Step by step Step 1: Spend the day in the company of your loved ones. San Patricio is a day for fun and to share with friends and family. Nothing to get home quickly after work to go to bed, you have to go out and have fun. At the end of the day, St. Patrick is celebrated only once a year. Step 2: Think green! St. Patrick's Day is the Irish national holiday, and green is the...

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