Christmas and Holiday Gifts from Ireland

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, invariably come thoughts of Christmas and holiday gifts. Keeping the gifts economical and exciting is a challenge. So, this post begins a series of posts with Christmas and holiday gift ideas.

Irish gifts bring a sense of tradition and liveliness to an occasion. While Irish gifts can be pricy, there are also simple gifts for less money.

Blarney Castle Grounds

Attribution: Postdlf, via Wikimedia Commons

Use an exchange rate formula to figure out the amount of British pounds to American dollars.
Unitconversion.org offers a way for readers to type in the British amount to see the American amount. With the fluctuations in the global markets, check for updated price and conversion amounts. Include any shipping and/or handling as you consider purchases.

Or just window shop online. You may get some ideas for home-made presents. So, fix a nice cup of tea, Irish tea if you have it, and take a trip to Ireland for present ideas.

GiftsFromIreland.com Dublin, Ireland
Originating at Unit 1 Robinhood Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 22, Ireland, this site ranges from economical to pricy. The 11'' stuffed teddy bear with a green sweater makes a good stocking stuffer for There's also a magnet with the saying "Ireland of the hundred thousand welcomes" available.

House of Ireland is located at 37/38 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. This shop offers Waterford crystal, Celtic crosses made of gold or silver, and variations of the Trinity Knot and Claddagh designs. Other ideas are knitted sweaters, hats, scarves, and mittens. Irish linens for tablecloths, napkins, and bed linens. The Irish linen is famous for its beauty and durability.

In Cork, Ireland, Blarney Woolen Mills has set up a special Christmas display featuring a plaid Christmas rug, crystal ornaments, and fetching jewelry. Located near Blarney Castle, the company offers china and crystal, sweaters, t-shirts, capes, linen, music, books, and yarn. The Royal Tara China selection includes Celtic design Christmas ornaments.

Check out Irish shops in America. The Shamrock Shanty in Fenwick Island, Delaware, has a range of gift ideas. T-shirts, caps, and socks mingle with sequin vests. Irish Christmas cards and Celtic Advent wreaths offer ways to celebrate the holidays.