Ireland

"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.

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 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."

Rick Weaver talks with Ara Barlieb, Trish Cipoletti, and Joey Mutis from the Crowded Kitchen Players' new original production, 'The Revolution,' taking place at the Ice House in Bethlehem from March 14 to 17.

The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night, which marks the rebirth and return of the sun and the journey toward spring in the ancient Celtic year.

Rick Weaver speaks with Shane Hayes from the Irish band Socks in the Frying Pan about their energetic performance style, music and more ahead of performances in Philadelphia and Blairstown.

Lughnasa is both an ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of the harvest, and the Gaelic name for the month we call August. Ireland’s oldest fair, the raucous Puck Fair in Killorglin, County Kerry, is believed to be descended from these old Lughnasa festivals.

On many a windswept Irish hillside can be found a tall stone pillar, moss-covered and worn with age. Carved into the side of the stone is what looks like long lines of hatch-marks or notches.

One of the most beautiful, mysterious things you can come across in your travels in Ireland or Scotland is a holy well.