But for the Irish, there are so many well-known Irish blessings that are spoken to others without needing a special occasion.

Some of these sayings crossed the Atlantic many years ago, and have become more widely quoted in America than in modern Ireland. But I hope these blessings and sayings will keep Irish eyes ...

Many Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, which this year begins on Friday. It's the holy month when they abstain from food, drink and other pleasures from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan ...