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Irish
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Claddagh
Ornament
3.25"
$8.99
New 2010
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The Claddagh is a traditional Irish design incorporating two hands clasping a heart and surmounted by a crown. These elements symbolize love, friendship and loyalty. When given as a gift, the Claddagh expresses "with these hands I give you my heart and I crown it with my love." |
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Trinity Cross
Ornament
4"
$11.99
New 2010
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Coming soon! |
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Irish Santa
Ornament
5.25"
$12.99
New 2010
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The legend of Santa Claus is derived from the European figure of St. Nicholas. Throughout the world he became the folk hero all children dream about on Christmas Eve. This Santa proudly wears traditional green clothing of Ireland and carries a pot of gold adorned with a shamrock. This Irish Santa will grace your Christmas tree with the "Luck of the Irish." |
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Irish Flag
Ornament
4.75"
$9.99
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The "Tricolor" flag of the Republic of Ireland, is made of three equal sized stripes of green, white and orange. Unofficially the green stripe represents the native, mostly Catholic people, the orange is for the supporters of William of Orange, while the white signifies the hope for peace between the two groups. |
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St. Patrick
Ornament
4.5"
$7.99
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St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. As a bishop in the fifth century, he used traditional Irish symbols, such as the shamrock, to help with the conversion of the Irish to Christianity. His followers wore a shamrock on his feast day, March 17. This St. Patrick's Day custom came to America and was first celebrated in Boston in 1737. |
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Pat's Hat
Ornament
3"
$6.99
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"The Luck of the Irish to you!" is a hearty greeting often heard on St. Patrick's Day. Here the familiar lucky green shamrocks from the Emerald Isle and an Irish day pipe are silhouetted on a green hat, such as a tricky little leprechaun might wear. |
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Celtic Cross
Ornament
3.75"
$9.99
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The Celtic Cross is prevalent in Ireland. It is typically depicted as a cross, which signifies the Christian faith, with its arms enclosed by a circle, which signifies eternity. Together, they symbolize the unity of heaven and earth. |
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Celtic Harp
Ornament
4"
$10.99
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The Celtic harp has played a significant cultural role. Years ago, harp-playing minstrels were considered equal in rank to kings and were welcome in noble homes, where they sang tales of chivalry and shared news. Today, the Celtic harp provides the distinctive sound associated with Celtic music. |
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Lucky Shamrock
Ornament
3"
$5.99
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The shamrock is a symbol of the cross and the holy trinity. It has also long been a symbol of Ireland and is said to be used by St. Patrick in his teaching. By showing how the three separate leaves of the shamrock were joined by one stem, he was able to show the people how God could be three in one. |
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St. Patrick's Pipe Ornament
4.25"
$8.99
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"The luck of the Irish to you!" is a hearty greeting often heard on St. Patrick's Day. Here the familiar lucky green shamrocks from the Emerald Isle appear on a traditional Irish clay pipe, such as you might see in the mouth of a tricky little leprechaun! |
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Leprechaun's Treasure
Ornament
3"
$7.99
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According to Irish legend, the leprechaun has a hidden pot of gold and he must give up his treasure to whoever catches him. You'll have to step lively and think quickly to capture a leprechaun's gold though, because this tricky little fellow will fool you into looking away for an instant while he escapes. |
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Leprechaun on
Toadstool Ornament
2.5"
$7.99
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According to Irish legend, the leprechaun has a hidden pot of gold and he must give up his treasure to whoever catches him. You'll have to step lively and think quickly to capture a leprechaun's gold though, because this tricky little fellow will fool you into looking away for an instant while he escapes. |
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Ornament Hangers
$2.75
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The fast and easy way to hang your ornaments! 100 green wire ornament hangers. |
