The Easter weekend holds a lot of traditions for families across Louisiana, and some of those traditions have grown into full-blown myths over generations.
While I'm not about to claim the luck of the Irish for all of Louisiana for St. Patrick's Day, I would like to humbly point out that we do have an Irish castle sitting on a bayou in true Louisiana fashion!
The correct answer to, "What is Boxing Day?" is; "It's complicated."Basically it's a secular holiday in Europe, but it's celebrated in different ways across the continent.
Here are a few Boxing Day facts.
Here is a great source of interesting information about all things Irish. Find histories of names, crests and coats of arms, flags and jewelry, and knick-knacks. You can use the tools to research your family tree or to plan your next vacation to the Emerald Isle...