St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but that’s no reason to stop celebrating the heritage of the Irish. The folk stories of Gaelic heroes are a rich source of imaginative literature for children and adults alike. The greatest of these heroes is the legendary Finn MacCool. While Finn is the subject of many legends,…

A shamrock worn on the shirt or blouse. A mug of green beer. Traditional Irish music mingling with the laughter and shouts in a pub. Parades and pageants with Irish step dancing, leprechauns, and spectators decked out in green clothing. The celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day is long entwined with the American past. The first…

St. Patrick’s Day falls on the calendar at just the right time for many families. Just as everyone’s about had their fill of winter and before spring has fully sprung comes this light-hearted, jolly holiday when a pot of gold awaits at the end of every rainbow and it’s perfectly acceptable to break out into…