One may ask whether it is appropriate to give
gifts in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. For most of us, gifts
are not necessary. However, for the Irish at heart, gifts are a
celebration of their heritage.
Is it possible to develop a top ten list of St. Patrick's Day
gifts? Of course! My recommendations are as follows:
10. A CD of Celtic music gets every St. Patrick’s Day party
rollicking. There are many online sources which can help
navigate the many selections available.
9. For the more reflective moments, a book focusing on the
beautiful Irish scenery can bring the Emerald Isle into your
home. Some selections to look at include "Irish Country Style: A
Celebration of Ireland's Enduring Charms" by Bill Laws, "The
Ancient Books of Ireland" by Michael Slavin or "Ireland The
Emerald Island" by Peter Skinner.
8. Celtic Jewelry, especially a beautiful Celtic cross, is a
must for every female of Irish descent.
7. Shamrocks. It is possible to purchase shamrocks from numerous
online garden retailers to bring the Irish country side home.
6. Green Beer. This American tradition should never be
overlooked for the Irish at heart. Or, skip the coloring and go
straight for the Guinness.
5. A homemade Irish craft such as the Samhain Parshell or a
carved turnip head would certainly be an unusual, and
unexpected, St. Patrick's Day gift.
4. Luxury handmade Irish soap made with Irish rainwater and
scented with heather, moss, sweet lavender or rose damask.
Include luxury Irish creams for a beautiful gift set.
3. Meade, often referred to as the Irish aphrodisiac. The Bunratty Winery located in the shadow of the 15th Century
Bunratty Castle in County Clare, Ireland sells their wares
online.
2. Classic Irish Cape or Herringbone Tweed Cap brings the local
clothing home.
1. A trip to the Emerald Island featuring a pub crawl and a
visit to the Blarney Stone would top the list of best presents
for St. Patrick’s Day!
About the author:
Sean Williams is a managing partner of Web Wide Holdings LLC,
which runs numerous websites including
www.discountquest.com. He
has presented his thoughts at several National Direct Marketing
Association conferences.
