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

You’ve undoubtedly heard the classic Irish blessing: “May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your ...

9. Care should be taken that during a blessing nothing indecorous is placed upon the altar, e.g., eatables. Things of this nature should be placed upon a table conveniently arranged.