Tag: Dottie Wenger
Kids Craic: “A Whole Claddagh Love”
Kids’ Craic! A Whole “CLADDAGH” Love! by Dottie Wenger Did you know that the Claddagh ring is a popular Valentine’s gift in both Ireland and the United States? Claddagh rings […]
Kids’ Craic: Traditions and Superstitions!
Kids’ Craic: Traditions and Superstitions! by Dottie Wenger The Irish have several superstitions and traditions related to ringing in a new year. They include: Many people in Ireland thoroughly clean […]
Kids’ Craic: Happy Christmas!
Kids’ Craic: Happy Christmas! Fun Facts: Christmas is celebrated in Ireland very similarly to how it is in the United States, with a few exceptions: Stephen’s Day – In Ireland, […]
Kid’s Craic: KNOWvember, PLUS Our New Kid’s Coloring Contest!
Kids’ Craic! 2nd Annual KNOWvember! By Dottie Wenger There are so many things happening in the United States this November; we will start the month by electing a president; November […]
Kids Craic: Happy Haunting!
Kids’ Craic: Happy Haunting! By Dottie Wenger Ireland’s Own Bram Stoker! Abraham (“Bram”) Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland. As a young child, he was very ill and was unable […]
Kid’s Craic: Back to School
Kids’ Craic! Back to School? By Dottie Wenger At the time this column was written, schools in Ireland were expected to reopen fully in September, on a full-time basis. What […]
Kids’ Craic! “A Whole Lotta Blarney!”
Kids’ Craic! “A Whole Lotta Blarney!” by Dottie Wenger History of the Blarney Stone: The Blarney Stone is a popular tourist site, attracting visitors from all over the world! Legend […]
Kid’s Craic: Kindness Counts
Kids’ Craic July 2020: Kindness Counts! by Dottie Wenger After a rough start to 2020, the whole world could use an extra measure of kindness right now. Here are ten […]
Kid’s Craic: Celebrating Fantastic Fathers!
Kids’ Craic: Celebrating FANTASTIC FATHERS! By Dottie Wenger Father’s Day (in America and Ireland) is June 21st this year! Father’s Day took a long time to become an official holiday […]
Kid’s Craic! FANtastic February
Kids’ Craic: Fantastic February by Dottie Wenger The holiday season may have ended, but if you’re visiting the Emerald Isle, there are plenty of noteworthy dates in February: February 1st […]