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Quality Ganz-made, a shamrock adorns his hat, and he's wearin' the green around his neck. This little fellow is sure to become a treasured favorite!
Click here for Leprechaun Bear.
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Ringed with shamrocks this beautifully crafted child's cup is sure to become a family heirloom. Cup comes gift boxed and is suitable for engraving. Matching knife and fork is also available.
Click here for Christening Cup.
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Katie is 15" tall and is hand-crafted in Dublin. She has gorgeous red hair, big blue eyes and she's wearing a traditional pinafore cotton dress embroidered with shamrocks. Sure to be a best friend for your own sweet Irish lass.
Click here for Rag Doll.
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These hand-crafted bears are quite unique. Rory, Brendan and Ciarán are wearing a hand-made traditional Aran sweater knitted with unbleached sheep's wool, while Séamus is sporting a hand-made scarf and matching hat. Your dilemma will be trying to decide which one to own. Of course, you could take all four...
Click here for Teddy Bears.
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According to Colm Sweeney of the Ardara Heritage Centre, "When you buy a yard of Donegal tweed, it's not just a yard, it's a lot of Irish history you're buying."
These children's tweed hats are hand tailored in Donegal of 100% pure new wool tweeds by Hanna Hats. Especially made for kids, it's based on the traditional Irish cap design and has a press fastner peak which can be opened out for a slightly different style.
Read our article The Weavers of Donegal.
Please click here for tweed caps.
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Made by Carraig Don and available is sizes small through X-large, this traditional Irish garment features classic Aran stitches knit with natural, creamy white yarn. Warm, long-lasting and very, very comfortable.
Click here for Aran Sweater.
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Shamrock-adorned hankie comes attached to an 8" x 5 5/8" gift card with a removable, gold-plated crystal pin.
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Here's an Irish pin and hankie
on your First Communion Day
Because you now know Jesus
In a very special way.
May your life be filled with luck and love
and happy family laughter,
And may the good Lord bless you
Today and ever after.
Click here for Hankie.
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Your little darling will not only be the cutest baby around but the warmest as well. This set is made with the beautiful Irish wool. A wonderful gift.
Click here for Baby cap and mittens.
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A beautiful 100% soft merino wool cardigan, made by Tivoli. These cardigans are machine washable, and will last for many years. Guaranteed to keep those little ones warm and toasty.
Click here for kid's Aran sweater
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Sat, Oct 4, 2008
Hallowe'en Customs
In Ireland long ago, there were no pumpkins. For Hallowe'en, the people would carve out a turnip. Immigrants to America brought this tradition with them, but they quickly discovered that a big, bright orange pumpkin made a much better "Jack O' Lantern!" Other customs they brought with them were games such as Snap Apple and Ducking or Bobbing for Apples. Irish children didn't go Tricking or Treating as we know it; but they did receive gifts of apples and nuts from their friends and relatives. They also enjoyed eating Colcannon, a dish made from potatoes and cabbage, and for dessert, they often had apple dumplings or Stampy cakes made from potatoes and flavored with sugar, caraway seeds and cream.
Carved Turnip from University of British Columbia
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"No man ever wore a cravat as nice, as his own child's arm around his neck."
- Irish Proverb
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