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How romantic are you on a scale of Hopeless Romantic to Zoned Out? Complete with traditional Irish legend and lore, the Claddagh is a symbolic exchange of love originating in Ireland. Sharing the love, the story of the Claddagh has crossed cultural currents as a timeless love offering to cherish. More than an elegant jewelry piece, there is a deeper meaning to the Claddagh. So, what is the legendary tale of the Claddagh?This content may contain affiliate links.
According to legend, there once was a young Irish soldier, misfortunate to be captured and sold away into captivity. Distant from his homeland, loving memories of his true love remained deep within his now lonely heart. Always, his memories of his love for her remained true.
Upon his joyful return to his home to the small fishing village of Galway, he arrived with a token of his affections, a small ring crafted while exiled in captivity. Today, we know this treasure as the Claddagh ring.
Upon presentation or wearing of a Claddagh ring, your chapter in this story continues the tradition. Wearing the Claddagh on your right hand with its heart facing outward, you reveals that your own heart not yet taken, facing the heart inward symbolizes you are open to love. With the Claddagh worn on your left hand, its heart directed toward your heart, symbolizes two hearts joined together, forever.
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The Legendary Tale of the Claddagh
According to legend, there once was a young Irish soldier, misfortunate to be captured and sold away into captivity. Distant from his homeland, loving memories of his true love remained deep within his now lonely heart. Always, his memories of his love for her remained true.
Upon his joyful return to his home to the small fishing village of Galway, he arrived with a token of his affections, a small ring crafted while exiled in captivity. Today, we know this treasure as the Claddagh ring.
"With these hands I give you my heart,
and I crown it with my love."
Upon presentation or wearing of a Claddagh ring, your chapter in this story continues the tradition. Wearing the Claddagh on your right hand with its heart facing outward, you reveals that your own heart not yet taken, facing the heart inward symbolizes you are open to love. With the Claddagh worn on your left hand, its heart directed toward your heart, symbolizes two hearts joined together, forever.
As the owner of the digital content published by Creative Learning Center Studios, I am compensated to provide my opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. This content may contain affiliate links. Even though, as the writer/owner of this blog receiving compensation for posts or advertisements, I will always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs or experiences on those topics or products. This content abides by word of mouth marketing standards. I believe in the honesty of relationship, opinion and identity. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote, or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party in question. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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