An Introduction To Irish Gifts

By their very notion, Irish gifts are something of value that is transferred from one person to another, without the need for compensation or indebtedness.  It reminds the recipient of their Irish roots, a special someone, or a treasured visit to Ireland.

Quite often, Irish gifts are replicas of old Irish products, or feature Celtic and traditional Irish designs in their presentation.  Many of these Celtic and Irish designs date back millennia – in some cases, more than 4 or 5,000 years.  To the peoples that inhabited Ireland at that time; these ancient Irish symbols were very powerful.  More often than not, many of these symbols became incorporated into Christian culture as the country converted over from paganism.

While most people who visit Ireland shop for treasured Irish gifts of their visit, the fact is that not everyone has that same opportunity when they might need it.  An example of this is a young couple saving for their wedding and possibly their first home.  While they want to add a special Irish touch to their wedding, a shopping trip to Ireland is probably not in the wedding budget!

To the rescue comes the Internet.  The Internet has made it possible for massive amounts of information flow and commerce to occur, which may not have otherwise.  No longer do you need to settle for the items offered in a catalog, or newspaper advertisement.  The internet allows you to type in the words Irish gifts, and voila – you have instant access to a full range of unique Irish gifts for every occasion.

One of the most popular Irish gifts today is definitely Irish jewelry.  The Irish are famous for their metalworking skills, and there have been a slew of treasured artifacts uncovered in (relatively) recent years that attest to that.  The Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch are two that instantly come to mind.

Within Irish jewelry, the most popular choice is definitely rings – particularly Claddagh rings.  The Claddagh symbol is one of Ireland's most recognized symbols and represents love, loyalty, and friendship.
Another very popular traditional Irish symbol is that of a Celtic cross, which combines the cross with a ring around the intersection.  They are often referred to as a high cross, or an Irish cross.  These beautiful crosses are known to have been erected as early as the 7th century.  There is a popular myth that the Celtic cross was introduced to Ireland by St. Patrick.  

Last, but far from least, are two other very popular Irish symbols – the harp and the shamrock.  Both can be found on every sort of Irish gift imaginable.  While the shamrock is possibly the most recognized, it is actually the harp that is the national symbol of Ireland.
 
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