FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Heritage Brand: How to Build a Heritage Brand People Love is available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle Jennifer Derrig, the award-winning jewelry designer and founder of The Irish Jewelry Company and The Italian Jewelry Company, announces the publication of her debut business book, The Heritage Brand: How to BuildContinue reading “Award-Winning Heritage Jewelry Entrepreneur Releases Groundbreaking Business Book”
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Author Jennifer Derrig Turns The Heritage Brand Into Three Online Courses for Small Business Owners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Heritage Brand Bundle: Build a Business People Belong To is now live on Udemy, with 50% off through November 18, 2026 for readers of this announcement Jennifer Derrig, author of The Heritage Brand: How to Build a Heritage Brand People Love and founder of The Irish Jewelry Company and The ItalianContinue reading “Author Jennifer Derrig Turns The Heritage Brand Into Three Online Courses for Small Business Owners”
Sicilian Favomancy Divination: The Ancient Art of Fortune-Telling with Beans
Divination has always fascinated humanity. Across cultures, people have sought signs from the natural world to understand fate, seek guidance, or glimpse what the future holds. In Sicily, one of the most unique and enduring traditions of folk divination is favomancy, the mystical practice of fortune-telling with beans. Though little known outside the island and neighboring MediterraneanContinue reading “Sicilian Favomancy Divination: The Ancient Art of Fortune-Telling with Beans”
Mastering the Irish Goodbye: The Art of Disappearing Like a Pro!
“Ever slipped out of a party unnoticed? Congratulations, you’ve pulled off an Irish goodbye!” An Irish goodbye, sometimes called a French exit, is the time-honored act of leaving a gathering without saying farewell. While some people see it as rude, others celebrate it as efficient, classy, or simply a survival tactic when social batteries hit zero. The truth? The Irish goodbyeContinue reading “Mastering the Irish Goodbye: The Art of Disappearing Like a Pro!”
Witch Trials in Ireland: The Forgotten Stories of Fear and Folklore
When we think of witch trials, most minds leap straight to Salem in colonial Massachusetts or to continental Europe, where tens of thousands of people were executed between the 15th and 18th centuries. But Ireland? Surprisingly, the Emerald Isle witnessed far fewer witch trials than its neighbors. In fact, only a handful are recorded in the historical record,Continue reading “Witch Trials in Ireland: The Forgotten Stories of Fear and Folklore”
Top 10 Irish Superstitions You Need to Know
Ireland is a land of myths, folklore, and centuries-old traditions where the line between the natural and the supernatural often blurs. From fairies to omens, Irish superstitions are woven into daily life, offering both warnings and blessings. Whether you believe in them or simply find them fascinating, these stories reveal much about Ireland’s culture and enduring charm.Continue reading “Top 10 Irish Superstitions You Need to Know”
Irish Harvest Festival: Michaelmas & Celtic Autumn Feasts
The arrival of autumn in Ireland has always been more than just a change in season; it marks a time of abundance, gratitude, and preparation for the long, dark winter ahead. In ancient times, the Irish harvest was celebrated through festivals that combined Celtic fall traditions with later Christian observances like Michaelmas. These gatherings were filledContinue reading “Irish Harvest Festival: Michaelmas & Celtic Autumn Feasts”
The Promise Ring and Its Significance In Irish Culture
The Irish Promise Ring and its Significance in Celtic Culture In Celtic culture, jewelry has always carried meaning beyond simple adornment. From intricate knots that symbolize eternity to rings that express love and loyalty, these designs embody centuries of tradition. One of the most cherished pieces to emerge in modern times is the promise ring, a token ofContinue reading “The Promise Ring and Its Significance In Irish Culture”
What Do You Do If You Think You Have the Malocchio?
What Do You Do If You Think You Have the Malocchio?Italian tradition holds that even a simple compliment—without a blessing—can bring bad luck. This belief is rooted in the fear of the malocchio, or the “evil eye.” But what should you actually do if you think you’ve been cursed? The Oil and Water RitualThe mostContinue reading “What Do You Do If You Think You Have the Malocchio?”
Sauce? Sugo? Gravy? Or Something Else Entirely?
Sauce? Sugo? Gravy? Or Something Else Entirely? Every Italian family has that one debate that never seems to end. Is it sauce, sugo, or gravy simmering away on Sunday? To some, it’s simply “Sunday Sauce.” To others, it’s sugu, passed down from nonna. And for Italian-Americans in New York or Philadelphia? It’s proudly “gravy.” One pot. A hundred names. AContinue reading “Sauce? Sugo? Gravy? Or Something Else Entirely?”
