Celebrating Irish Festivals

by Ruth Marshall

Published 31 March 2003

Including new and inspiring ideas for celebrating festivals today, this yearbook of Irish traditions includes Imbolc, Bealaine, Lughnasadh and Samhain, with Church holy days, agricultural festivals and Celtic Saint's days. The book offers ways to engage children - within the tradition and outside it - so they anticipate each festival with excitement and pleasure. It also includes recipes, crafts and activities with easy-to-follow instructions. Well-loved traditions and modern interpretations blend into a reference book suitable for teachers, parents and others seeking a practical and original introduction to Irish festivals and celebrations.