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Irish History:

In 450 BC Celts (Kelts) from Middle Europe moved across the oceans to settle in Ireland. They believed in many gods. They also had a belief in little people, such as fairies, elves and leprechauns.  After the birth of Christ, traders and soldiers arrived from Rome and introduced Christianity to the island. In the last century, a disease attacked the potato crops and approximately 1 million people starved to death. More than 1 million Irish left the country to make new homes in England, Scotland, Canada and US. They took their beliefs and customs with them to their new countries.

Holidays associated with the Irish

April 18 - Independence Day, the day Ireland gained independence from Britain.

November 3 - The medieval Irish Prophet St. Malachy, the "Irish Nostradamus" is commemorated today. Inc Celtic traditions this is the day for starting new enterprises and the day cattle are taken from the hills to the lowlands for wintertime.

November 11 - The evil Celtic fairies are appeased and honored on this day known as Lanantghees.

Spring - St. Patrick's Day

Winter - Christmas, St. Brigid's Day, St. Stephen's Day

Religious Festivals - St. Patrick's Day, The Blessing of the Sea, St. Stephen's Day.