Irish Christmas Gifts And Carols

Irish Christmas Gifts And Carols

At Christmas time our hearts turn towards peace, the spirit and symbolism of giving Christmas gifts and often times our hearts are drawn out in thoughts of Christmas tradition.  For many, that includes an old Irish Christmas.

 

 

 

Celtic Cross Pendants

Nothing says Merry Christmas like sterling silver Celtic cross pendants.  They encompass the spirit of the Christian holiday we call Christmas.  The cross pendant is the ultimate Christian symbol so it stands to reason it would make the ideal Irish Christmas gift.

 

 

As we are thinking about types of Celtic crosses like the traditional Celtic cross pendants as well as types of Celtic crosses like the Claddagh cross necklace and the Clover cross necklace, let's look at an old Irish Christmas carol to set the mood.

 

 

Christmas In Killarny

The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home

It's nice, you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus you know, of course
Is one of the boys from home 

 

The door is always open
The neighbors pay a call
And Father John before he's gone
Will bless the house and all

How grand it feels to click your heels

              And join in the fun of the jigs and reels
I'm handing you no blarney
The likes you've never known
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home.

 

Types Of Celtic Crosses

There are many types of Celtic crosses like the two shown at the top of this blog and then there are two others... Clover cross necklace and the Shamrock cross necklace. The third picture of Celtic cross pendants is a wonderful and popular example of a  sterling silver Irish Clover cross necklace.

 

This last type of Celtic crosses shown in this post is a sterling silver Claddagh cross necklace. The popular Irish Claddagh replaces the Celtic circle. The Claddagh meaning goes great with a Celtic cross necklace.