The flood of Irish immigrants into America indirectly led to the American popular music publishing industry known as Tin Pan Alley.

"If green is the color of Ireland, and a soft day the touch, and poteen the taste, and harp music the sound, then a turf fire must be the scent of Ireland."

Known by many names like Little Christmas, Three Kings Day, and 12th Night, January 6th is known in Ireland as the Women's Christmas, and is a day to embrace the end of the winter holidays.

Eisteddfod is a festival of Welsh literature, music and performance dating back to the 12th Century, and is still the largest folk festival in Europe.

The country of Ireland has claimed Lady Gregory as its own, known for her memoirs, poetry, and plays infused with a love of Irish language and history.

The kilt began its life in 16th Century Scotland, and continues to be seen as a powerful, romantic and dramatic symbol of culture.

The Games mix track and field, piping, and Highland dance with tug-o-war, hammer throw, and the caber-toss in a celebration of all things Celtic.

One of the most magical trees of the Celtic countries, the Hawthorn tree is often gnarled and thorny, and has been associated with fertility.

The raucous tradition of Puck Fair is believed to have descended from old Lughnasadh festivals, and involves a hunt for a wild goat to be crowned "King Puck."

Lughnasadh has been observed for thousands of years, with rich traditions continuing to celebrate the first fruits of harvest.