Happy Canada Day!

Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada), is Canada's national day celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North America Act of 1867, which united Canada as a single country of four provinces.

This day marks the joining of the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a federation of four provinces (the Province of Canada being divided, in the process, into Ontario and Quebec) on July 1, 1867.

Oh, Canada
The true north, strong and free.

 

Father's Day & New Lower Flag Prices!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there! Including my own dear Dad who, I'm happy to say, at 83 is still healthy and active.

We've lowered the prices on our 2'x3' and 3'x5' polyester flags. The 2'x3' flags are now only $5.95, and the 3'x5' flags are only $7.95!

2'x3' Flags $5.95

3'x5' Flags $7.95

 

Shipping Rate Increase

Well the United States Post Office is raising their rates again. As much as we hate to do it, we have to raise our shipping costs to keep pace.

But we prefer to keep the price of our products as low as possible, and add the shipping cost, rather than raising the price of the products to attempt to cover the shipping costs.

Nevertheless, since most of our products are of relatively low weight, we find that the USPS still has lower rates than other shipping companies.

 

Spring and Festival Season

April is already more than half over! Yes, I've been busy (haven't we all)! No new products recently, just our normal great selection of flags and flag gift items as well as some great Scottish and Irish music.

If there's something specific you are looking for please let us know and we'll try to get it for you. If you are from a clan or organization contact us about quantity discounts.

It's looks like spring is finally arriving here in Pennsylvania, and the festival season has begun. We were at the Scots Irish Heritage Festival in Lexington, Virginia early this month, and will be at the Scottish Festival in Bridgeport, West Virginia on May 2nd. Then the Colonial Highland Gathering in Fairhill, Maryland on May 16th.

Come out and see us!

 

Celtic Music now Available

Once again we have CDs available from Martha Clancy and Ellen Tepper. Some beautiful music featuring the Celtic Harp. You can learn more about these lovely CDs on the Celtic Harp page.

 

Tartan Day coming April 6th

National Tartan Day will be here agin on April 6. The anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath (1320) has been used by numerous groups and societies throughout Canada and America to celebrate their Scottish roots.

On December 19th 1991, in response to action initiated by the Clans & Scottish Societies of Canada, the Ontario Legislature passed a resolution proclaiming April 6th as Tartan Day, following the example of other Canadian provinces.

America followed suit on March 20th 1998, when Senate Resolution 155 (S.Res. 155), proposed by US Senate Republican majority leader Trent Lott, was passed unanimously.

So it's official! Celebrate your Scottish roots, or just celebrate! See our Tartan Day Gift Package. A red plaid bandana and a CD of Bagpipe music for only $5.00!

 

St David's Day & Square Root Day

St David's Day, honoring the patron saint of Wales, was March 1st. Yes, we missed it! But nevertheless...

David is a native of the country of which he is patron saint (a rarity in the British Isles). He became renowned as a teacher and preacher, founding monastic settlements and churches in Wales. David died 1 March circa 589. Celebrations of this day generally involve daffodils, leeks, parades, musical and sporting events. Wales flags and gift items can be found on our Wales web page.

Today is also Square Root Day! That's right, the date is 3/3/09. Get it?! 3 is the square root of 9! Hallmark has plenty of time to prepare cards to celebrate the next Square Root Day which will be Apr 4, 2016.

Have a great day!