The best wool sweaters are cozy, soft to the touch, and effective at keeping you warm. In Ireland, Aran sweaters are a long-time favorite. Carefully crafted with more than 100,000 stitches and distinctive knitting patterns, they do a great job of preserving warmth while giving your skin space to bre …

Aside from singing carols, decorating Christmas trees, and holding family get-togethers, one of the most classic Christmas traditions is gift giving. While exchanging thoughtful gifts with loved ones is heartwarming, it can be stressful when you have several people on your list. A solution for that …

Life is a journey and we all need a little luck sometimes as we desire success and well being. The giving of an Irish blessing is to bestow something from your heart, your emotions and positive energy synthesized in a written verse as well as a request for divine intervention, a prayer and a connect …

It’s that time of year again—time for a new Guinness Christmas ad! It’s a tradition that dates back to 2004, with Guinness releasing a nearly 2-minute ad to mark the holiday season. In anticipation of this year’s, we look back at some of the best.2014In one spot, there’s a flyover shot of snow falli …

Though there are two birthstones for the month of December, they have one overriding commonality: their rich blue hues. Topaz and turquoise are December’s birthstones, symbolizing honor and trust, prosperity and good fortune, wisdom, kindness and understanding. Though not as rare as some other bi …

An Aran sweater is one of the most reliable items that you can have in your closet. Since it’s practically iconic of Ireland, with more than a hundred years of tradition behind it, you can expect an authentic Aran sweater to be long-lasting and well-crafted. The thick yarn and complex stitching patt …