The Christmas season in Ireland is a happy combination of modern and ancient customs that combine to bring a unique meaning to this special time of year. While Christmas shopping, decorated trees, and Santa Claus are evident everywhere, traditional customs that signify the true meaning of this holy season still remain, especially in the towns and villages where people still celebrate the holy feast as their ancestors had for generations. On Christmas eve, the windows of the house were decorated with garlands of holly and ivy, with candles centered in each – often in a hollowed-out turnip … [Read more...] about Christmas in Ireland
Archives for December 2012
Nollaig Sona Duit
The National Board would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2013. … [Read more...] about Nollaig Sona Duit
President's Message: On Moving Forward
We seem to be addicted to meetings. A necessary evil, meetings in whatever form are essential to the smooth running of the AOH and the attainment of its goals and purposes. The October 2nd National Board conference call focused on projects and issues that are being addressed by your National Board. National Vice President Jim McKay reported that the AOH Labels Program is not only up and running, but donations received to date were surpassing previous early stage amounts. (Please promote the AOH by using our labels on your mail and sending your donation to support National Board charitable … [Read more...] about President's Message: On Moving Forward
Irish Central: 400 Irish reach out again to help distressed areas after Hurricane Sandy
400 Irish volunteers descended on Rockaway and other areas slammed by Hurricane Sandy on Saturday for a Christmas Meitheal (helping neighbors in need). They fanned out to several stricken sites led by the Ancient Order of Hibernians who organized a massive manpower effort to help damaged areas. It was the second time in two months that the irish community had come together to help out those in need after the hurricane. Read more: http://www.irishcentral.com/news/400-Irish-reach-out-again-to-help-distressed-areas-after-Hurricane-Sandy-183696511.html#ixzz2FE7piuMC … [Read more...] about Irish Central: 400 Irish reach out again to help distressed areas after Hurricane Sandy