A view of green from Ireland

A sign in the Guinness museum in Dublin reads, “Everyone’s Irish on March 17th.” Though those with no Irish heritage may agree, it is quite the conundrum; the celebration for the patron saint of the Emerald Isle is quite different when on the Emerald Isle.

Lighting up the night

With each coming year, it feels as though the Christmas season becomes more and more commercialized. For 13 years, Frederik Meijer Gardens has done its part to deter this with its annual exhibit, “Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World.”

This year at the Gardens is no exception, with 33 decorated trees, seven unique displays, and a 20-foot long train.