Irish Culture

How to Believe in Leprechauns

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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If you want to believe in leprechauns, it's really very simple. Follow the steps below and soon you'll be seeing wee small men dressed in green everywhere you go. Just don't let anyone know you believe, if you'd rather not be committed... more »

How to Obtain Irish Citizenship

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Ireland enjoys such a high standard of living, many are flocking to the country to obtain citizenship. If you would like to explore the idea, follow these steps... more »

How to Recognize Irish Music

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Recognizing Irish music is a heartfelt thing. Not easily explained, Irish music touches the heart of those of who hear it, stopping them, causing them to pause and listen closely with a small smile. Irish music reaches people in a way that is ... more »

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With A Family Guy Marathon

By Tamika M. Murray

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St. Patrick’s Day is a big beer fest holiday! So why not gather a bunch of buddies together to get plastered and laugh out loud. In the steps that follow I will show you how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Family Guy marathon... more »

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

By easyrider

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St. Patrick's Day is the time of year where everyone wears green and celebrates the Irish Saint Patrick... more »

How to Make a Hot Pot of Tea Irish Style

By TheHairDresser

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In this writing you will learn the very important steps in making a truly hot pot of tea in the old Irish ways. When I write of this proper way to make a pot of tea, I am honouring the cultural heritage of my Irish born Mother. Thank you for reading... more »

How to Be Irish

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Many Americans can claim Irish ancestry but to claim that you are Irish takes a little more work. Apart from being born and bred on the Emerald Isle, there are a few things you can do to be Irish. Following these steps should make you ready to ... more »

How to Build a Celtic Music Collection

By Virginia Allain

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For those who love the lilt and energy of Irish and Scottish music, collecting the music can become a passion. Here are tips for building a first-rate collection of celtic music... more »

How to Pick a Celtic Knot Tattoo

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Celtic knots are intricate tattoos that utilize interwoven knot work to make a stand-alone design, usually a band, or are used within a basic design, such as a triangle or circle, or more complex design such as a shamrock, heart or cross. The ... more »

How to Wear a Claddagh Ring

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Claddagh rings are a type of Irish jewelry that depicts two hands holding a heart with a crown on top it. All of these symbols have great meaning. Therefore, some couples decide to exchange these instead of traditional wedding bands... more »

How to Celebrate an Irish Christmas

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Christmas in Ireland can be a very solemn and religious occasion or a day filled with fun - especially for the children. Take time to reflect about the meaning of the holiday as you reconnect with family and friends... more »

How to Compare Irish and Scottish Gaelic

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To the untrained ear, Irish and Scottish Gaelic sound like two dialects of the same language. While closer inspection of the two languages reveals many similarities and shared sources, the two differ significantly in vocabulary, pronunciation and ... more »

How to Throw a St. Patrick's Day Party

By Virginia Allain

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Everyone's Irish on the 17th of March or at least willing to celebrate. It doesn't have to be a falling-down-drunk kind of party. Try this formula for an easy to plan and execute party... more »

How to Beat a Parking Ticket in Dublin

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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Increasingly, Dublin is becoming one of the most popular cities in Europe. This is great for tourism, but on the downside it means the centre is becoming crammed with cars and as a result there are fewer places to park. People are taking their ... more »

How to Make a Traditional Irish Toast

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There are several occasions in Irish culture that call for a toast. Among the occasions are Christmas, New Year's, Saint Patrick's Day, birthdays and recognizing the importance of good friends. Read on to find the appropriate traditional Irish ... more »

How to Make an Irish Wedding Cake

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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An Irish wedding is not complete without a traditional Irish wedding cake. This is usually a rich fruit cake covered with white icing... more »

How to Talk Like an Irishman

By alisonstorm

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Love the movie “Far and Away?” Always thought people from Ireland were cool? Here are some ways you can talk like an Irishman even if you can’t master the accent... more »

How to Find a Four-Leaf Clover

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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A four-leaf clover is an uncommon defect in the usually 3-leafed clover plant. It's estimated that only one out of 10,000 clovers have four leaves. Because they are rare, some believe that four-leaf clovers are lucky. Legend claims that the first ... more »

How to Recite an Irish Blessing

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An Irish blessing is among the most beautiful, heartwarming traditions to take part in. Irish blessings are recited during St. Patrick's Day festivities. An Irish blessing is recited during other occasions such as weddings and housewarmings. Get ... more »

How to Speak with an Irish Accent

By Jackie Sonnenberg

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Top of da marnin' to ye laddie/lassie! Yeh be speakin with en Ayerish brogue, now will yeh? St. Patrick's day is just around the corner and why not have a little fun with it? Well, this article does not guarantee you'll be pro by the time it's ... more »

How to Study Irish Poetry

By AngelaMG

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Ireland and poetry are almost redundant terms. Irish poetry is an unbelievably rich and complex field that stretches from the early monk poets--it's the island of saints and scholars, after all--to the giant shadow cast by W.B. Yeats and ... more »

How to be a chavette

By lettyroberts

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How to be a typical UK Chavette best if your a teenage girl..... more »

How to Celebrate Irish Culture

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Ireland has a long, colorful and sometimes painful history. Still, the Irish people have a joyousness to them that is represented in their food, dance, music and literature. Celebrate Irish culture by enjoying one or more of these Irish exports... more »

How to celebrate your Irish love with Celtic rings

By Karen Cotton

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Embrace your cultural heritage (or your loved one's) by offering your hand in marriage with Celtic rings. These items make beautiful promise, wedding and anniversary gifts, particularly when accompanied by a handwritten note explaining the ... more »

How to Draw a Celtic Knot

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Celtic knots have been used for centuries for decorative purposes. Their geometric designs make intricate jewelry patterns and decorations for the home among other uses. The Celtic knot is also a powerful symbol of the Celtic roots of ancestors. ... more »

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