tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post6502332780077524627..comments2023-10-10T03:56:14.237-06:00Comments on Celtic Lady: LET'S RENAME ST. PATRICK'S DAYJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-53205569010873032232010-03-30T12:17:19.422-06:002010-03-30T12:17:19.422-06:00I found your blog while looking for fairy "st...I found your blog while looking for fairy "stuff". I love it, and agree completely with your proposal to rename St. Patrick's day! I need to get back to my blogging. I was faithful till I moved to the mountains in November 2008. Thank you for the reminder of its worth.Barbara Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18171709560619121135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-90398745638452345452010-03-20T18:33:37.464-06:002010-03-20T18:33:37.464-06:00The closeness of St. Patrick's Day and Alban E...The closeness of St. Patrick's Day and Alban Eiler seems to me more than coincidental. I suspect that the Roman Catholic's invented St. Patrick's Day to replace Alban Eiler and they probably intentionally broke the association with the equinox. I don't have any real evidence except that both days where traditionally feast days. Also, in the 5th century (when Patrick was in Ireland) the vernal equinox frequently fell on March 19th, which combined with the use of the older Julian calendar system could account for the missing couple of days.<br /><br />Anyway, just an idea I've been kicking around for a few years, and it ties in nicely with your last few posts.Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-60170278998651077702010-03-20T06:57:07.001-06:002010-03-20T06:57:07.001-06:00im with you on this one julie, st Eriu's day i...im with you on this one julie, st Eriu's day it shall be x x great postRuthie Reddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544345949078281235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-10874787571327094732010-03-19T17:40:23.386-06:002010-03-19T17:40:23.386-06:00a pleasure visually and to read through...namaste ...a pleasure visually and to read through...namaste Trace xjasmoonbutterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13366828448717844852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-64970614541731142582010-03-18T12:15:57.586-06:002010-03-18T12:15:57.586-06:00~Hail Aine one of the great goddesses~~Hail Aine one of the great goddesses~gmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879507440579599549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-64198606012129462102010-03-18T10:46:18.912-06:002010-03-18T10:46:18.912-06:00I love finding this stuff out. Being raised a Cath...I love finding this stuff out. Being raised a Catholic the nuns never told us how some of the rituals or holiday got their names.<br />Since it's nearly here ~ Happy Spring Equinox!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-55667301181758525642010-03-18T05:11:18.047-06:002010-03-18T05:11:18.047-06:00Gosh, Julie...I am always drawn in by the lovely p...Gosh, Julie...I am always drawn in by the lovely paintings you post here. Each one is exquisite, always. Not to mention a bit of history for inquiring minds!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-57521816716057697712010-03-17T22:15:08.681-06:002010-03-17T22:15:08.681-06:00Whoops....sorry I sent you that St. Patrick's ...Whoops....sorry I sent you that St. Patrick's day card in the mail. I was thinking "Ireland"..not so much Patrick. <br />But I am a Patrick fan.<br /><br />I have the BEST video on Patrick...he was Welsh I believe actually. And he was enslaved in Ireland for about six years and was made to "Sheep/pig herd"...then was rescued and then went back to them. <br /><br />Because he loved them. <br />He didn't have to go.<br />He really wasn't that terrible of a person. In fact his own denomination hated him and persucuted him in the end. <br />Then caonized him, years later...go figure. <br /><br />And I believe the Celts needed him....they were pretty brutal.<br /><br />The book that Sarah mentioned is one of the BEST books I have read. I did a TON of research before I went to Ireland.<br />I need to reread it...<br />"How the Irish SAVED Civilization."<br />Have you read it before?<br />Have a great IRISH day Julie...HA!!!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084633824923415576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-42269030194946393062010-03-17T18:51:04.644-06:002010-03-17T18:51:04.644-06:00I heard that St. Patrick was from Wales.
I think ...I heard that St. Patrick was from Wales. <br />I think it is kinda like the Bunnies for Easter, it is a simble...it isn't the story of Easter. My Grandmother was a story teller, she loved to spin a tale, so from my point of view, it is all just stories, we were not there. I think history is a wonderful thing, and that the truth is always best, but a good yarn is fun sometimes.<br /> Think Green! MaryShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300376153887292794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-44555933214848324652010-03-17T18:42:45.245-06:002010-03-17T18:42:45.245-06:00I totally agree, I definitely would prefer St.Brig...I totally agree, I definitely would prefer St.Brigid or Goddess Brigid day or any of the other Celtic goddesses... We could even just call it Irish day.<br /><br />Thanks for a great Post.<br /><br />KateKate Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369818854597534304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-5238559728207304132010-03-17T16:49:26.660-06:002010-03-17T16:49:26.660-06:00happy st. patricks day is a wonderful thing to say...happy st. patricks day is a wonderful thing to say! it starts off with the word happy and that is what is to be irish! don't bother being pissed! st. pat was not a bad guy and the irish were no fools. pat gave the irish a chance to evolve rather than be destroyed by christians like every other "pagan worshiping" society. the celtic beliefs and traditions were preserved in history and pat convinced the romans to stop taking the irish as prisoners and slaves because they were "good christians" ha! right back at ya' do gooders! you can't make us "good" we're irish! curl up with an irish coffee and read "how the irish saved civilization" you will love it! love your blog! hugs, s.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312555868068667362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-78926665905248080642010-03-17T15:34:41.167-06:002010-03-17T15:34:41.167-06:00Another brilliant post Julie with some beautiful a...Another brilliant post Julie with some beautiful artwork. I'd be happy to for March 17th to be known as Eriu's Day!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-38995022706268928042010-03-17T13:58:11.165-06:002010-03-17T13:58:11.165-06:00HI JULIE!
Surprise!!! Starting my Pampered Chef ...HI JULIE!<br /><br />Surprise!!! Starting my Pampered Chef business last May has kept me busy. So busy that my blog visits took a hike for awhile. Oh how I have missed visiting my blog friends.<br /><br />How are you? I see that you are humming along here. Always interesting reading.<br /><br />Stop by my blog to enter my Harney and Son's "Irish Breakfast Tea" Giveaway. Just post a comment.<br /><br />Best Blessings, KJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167917352305953212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-80141628156683033492010-03-17T12:13:44.898-06:002010-03-17T12:13:44.898-06:00Such research - thanks for the pictures and the in...Such research - thanks for the pictures and the information. Great post.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-42078054881467792882010-03-17T12:09:36.293-06:002010-03-17T12:09:36.293-06:00Hey Julie - look at it this way. St. Paddy may ha...Hey Julie - look at it this way. St. Paddy may have driven out the celtic dieties but they are a memory spread now across the world and enjoyed and remembered to this day.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-35994933951196751042010-03-17T10:33:53.260-06:002010-03-17T10:33:53.260-06:00I so enjoy your posts...I love history and mystica...I so enjoy your posts...I love history and mystical information...i am also obsessed with all things Irish...please keep up the good work...I really look forward to your posts.<br /><br />SheriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com