In Ireland the Brigid cross is associated with St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Brigid was born in Ireland in 450 A.D. It is told that she wove this cross while attending to a dying man. ThroughRead More →
Although the exact origins of the Dudo Dice Game are not known, what is known is that the game originated in the South American region that is known today as Peru. It was played by the Incas, and when theRead More →
Since 2500 BCE, weaving has been important to the culture of Peru. Peruvians herd sheep, llamas and alpaca, spin the fleece into yarns, then weave the yarns into beautiful pieces of cloth. Designs woven into the fabric were used asRead More →
Peruvian retablos are brightly decorated portable wooden boxes containing clay figures that depict scenes of religious, historic, or everyday events. The Spanish word “retablo” translates to mean “altarpiece” or “behind the alter”. Originally, these were crafted in Spain during theRead More →
Peruvian retablos are brightly decorated portable wooden boxes containing clay figures that depict scenes of religious, historic, or everyday events. The Spanish word “retablo” translates to mean “altarpiece” or “behind the alter”. Originally, these were crafted in Spain during theRead More →
Dymkovo toys (also known as Vyatka or Kirov toys, which were named for the village where they originated) are clay figures of animals or people. Originally, they were crafted as pennywhistles and were believed to have magical qualities. As timeRead More →
Chess and the Russian culture seem to go hand-in-hand. Chess found its way from India into the region sometime in the 6th or 7th century. Since that time, chess has been played in Russia by royals and commoners alike. MostRead More →
Celtic knots, also known as endless knots, have influenced Irish art for centuries. By the third century B.C., the Celtics had control of much the European continent north of the Alp range. This included Ireland and Great Britain. When Christians,Read More →
In 1589 British explorer Sir Walter Raleigh brought back potatoes from the Americas. He planted them on his Irish estate, and in no time, they were a mainstay in the Irish culture and cuisine. Shepherd’s Pie is one of thoseRead More →
Soda Bread first appeared on Irish tables in the 1840s when bicarbonate of soda was introduced to Ireland. It quickly became a mainstay in Irish households because the bread does not require proofing time, like yeast breads, and could beRead More →
