Get into the holiday fun spirit in irish themed style for St Patrick’s Day

In the month of March when it comes to gift giving there are two main occasions to note, one being mothers day and the other a not so traditional gift giving occasion but one where sometimes Irish gifts are part of a fun occasion: St Patrick's Day.

First off the mark on the holiday gift giving front is Ireland's national holiday and the day the whole world goes green (literally) St Patrick's Day. When it comes to gift giving occasions St Patrick's day wouldn't feature on many peoples lists but nowadays it is the perfect opportunity to get into the spirit of things and spoil oneself or treat ones family and friends to all manner of Irish themed gifts, from traditional Irish gifts as well as fun novelty St Patrick's related items. Amid the celebrations of all things Ireland related both of the traditional (sprigs of shamrock) and non traditional kind (green everything, leprechaun hats and shamrock themed prints and novelty items) you will find a large range of Irish themed gift options from the traditional to the ridiculous and fun.

For many St Patrick's Day can encompass two things, one the celebratory fun aspects of the days parades and all day and night celebrations. For others it is a chance to quietly remember our heritage and traditions and mark it by spending time with our family both at home and abroad. This family friendly and heritage rich national holiday with its fun festival atmosphere can be celebrated and noted in many different ways and most importantly styles with an Irish theme in mind.

With the many parades held nationwide in Ireland and in major cities worldwide celebrating all aspects of Irish culture, St Patrick's Day is a day where people celebrate and throw caution to the wind when it comes to wearing their colors on their sleeve. Fashion-wise it is a day for all things Ireland related and what you wear and how you show your Irish colors and roots can be a key aspect. St Patrick's Day can be an occasion where you indulge in all manner of Irish related style in all manner of tastes. You can don the colors of the day and occasion with all manner of green, shamrock and Ireland related festive outerwear for a day at the parades. From green face paint and every items of clothing imaginable to leprechaun hats, to shamrock headbands and themed prints to customized novelty t-shirts that note the fun and Irish centered aspect of the day, everything green and Ireland related no matter the taste is welcome.

And one doesn't have to go all out with the green body paint and novelty hats and t-shirts and questionable style and taste to note the day either. You can show your Irish roots and affiliations with style too, with a simple piece of Celtic jewelry, a specially customized St Patrick's day charm/bead bracelet, an ornate Irish Celtic designed scarf adorning your natural look. Or you can mark it in the traditional way with your favorite piece of Irish clothing such as Aran sweaters or cardigans, a tweed hat or scarf etc adorned with a sprig of shamrock or clover.

Whatever way you mark the occasion and show your Irish colors be it loud and proud or more demure and traditional there are many Irish themed gift items to help you get into the heart of all things St Patrick's Day related. From picking the right items of clothing for the big parades and parties on the day to showing your Irish roots whilst still keeping in touch with your own style you will find Irish themed items to suit.

Some Irish gift ideas for Valentine's Day

January has come and gone and we're into the month of February and that can mean only one thing... men and women around the world turn their thoughts to Valentine’s Day gift ideas for that special other.

Valentine's Day can often be regarded as a cynical chance to cash in on an old tradition but for many it is a time to celebrate a couple's feelings for one another. Each year the 14th February provides the ideal opportunity for couples to infuse a little added romance and spontaneity into their relationship and for this reason you can illustrate your feelings for that special someone in your life whether its your girlfriend, boyfriend, husband or wife and how much they mean to you with a romantic gesture or thoughtful Irish gift. 

So now its time to consider your Valentine’s Day gift options! Do you decide to opt for a romantically themed traditional gift or, alternatively, for a personalized gift that you know your special other will cherish?!

Then again you may decide that that a traditional romantic gift just wouldn't be his or her's style and would rather celebrate the special occasion with a gesture or action such as a romantic dinner in, a date in an exclusive or niche restaurant or perhaps a romantic picnic under the stars which would inject a refreshing sense of romance and spontaneity into the day. 

When it comes to romantic gift ideas either contemporary or traditional Irish gifts - what should you consider to surprise your special other? Chocolates and sweets? a bouquet of flowers? a cuddly toy? an Irish novelty gift? a specially hand crafted piece of Celtic jewelry? Tickets to an upcoming show or concert? A pre-booked night out at a restaurant? A selection of personal love letters or poems? Or some personalized gifts that you know your special other will really cherish?

When you really think about it... there are so many romantic gift ideas to choose from for Valentine’s Day besides the traditional chocolates and flowers, which are a perfectly good idea. If you want to be different there are many Irish gift options to consider so hopefully we've given you some food for thought! Many in the months and years to come you'll be seeking a truly unique Irish wedding ring for that special other!