St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. Though it was originally meant to celebrate Irish heritage and culture, most Americans tend to keep their holiday beer-focused. Drinking a Guinness is never a bad idea, but there’s much more to the holiday than your favorite brew. Ireland is full of folklore and history just waiting to be explored, and … Continue reading Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day from Clapper
We’ve covered holidays with murky origins before, but we can say with confidence that this is one of the more…confusing ones. St. Patrick’s Day honors the patron saint of Ireland and therefore honors Irish history and tradition. But it’s modern origins cannot be separated from the United States. Where and when in the US is up for debate, but still. In this article, we’ll cover … Continue reading The History of St. Patrick’s Day with Clapper
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Irish culture, we’re asking creators to #DoTheJig! We’re hosting a PK Live Battle Royale to see who’s got the best moves and the most Irish spirit. Slip on your tap shoes and grab a 4-leaf clover: your favorite creator will need all the luck they can get. 🍀 The Luck of the Irish In this Livestream challenge, 16 competitors … Continue reading #DoTheJig on Clapper
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular and contested holidays in the United States. For some people, it’s unnecessary and annoying; for others, it’s the best day of the year; and for people like me, any excuse to eat chocolate is a worthy one. Regardless of your feelings, Valentine’s Day is a modern staple with a history stretching back further than some more popular … Continue reading Clapper Shares The History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! As if you hadn’t already seen the chocolate displays and teddy bear collections at the store. Whether you plan to go it alone this year, need to grab something for your #ClapperCrush, or want to surprise someone special, the Clapper Team wanted to help you find the perfect present. Here are 10 Valentine’s Gift ideas sure to impress. … Continue reading Valentine’s Gift Ideas from the Clapper Team
Today, most of us know that February is Black History Month. Many of us can’t think of a February that passed without celebrating and honoring the achievements of some of the most notable and influential Americans ever. But this is a fairly new holiday and one that took on national status just a few decades ago. In this article, we’ll give you a (brief) history … Continue reading The History of Black History Month
