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April, 2014

  National Tartan Day
April 6, 2014

"Americans of Scottish descent have played a vibrant and influential role in the development of the United States. From the framers of the Declaration of Independence to the first man on the moon, Scottish-Americans have contributed mightily to the fields of the arts, science, politics, law, and more. Today, over eleven million Americans claim Scottish and Scotch-Irish roots -- making them the eighth largest ethnic group in the United States. These are the people and accomplishments that are honored on National Tartan Day, April 6th."

Learn more about National Tartan Day at www.tartanday.org.



In honor of National Tartan Day, Things Celtic will have a sale! All in-stock kilts and kilt accessories will be 10% off the regular price on April 6th, 2014!



Silver Thistle Pipes and Drums
15th Annual Ceilidh

Celebrate National Tartan Day!
Sunday, April 6th, 2014
5-7:30 PM

Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Street, Austin, TX

Scottish Food - Drink - Raffle & more

$10 Admission

 

See www.silverthistle.org for more information and to purchase tickets online.
 
 


 
Featured in April: 
Tree of Life

 

During the month of April, we are featuring all items with a Tree of Life design
(or any type of tree design!)

From April 1st through April 30th, all in-stock items with a Tree design will be 10% off the regular price!


We have tshirt designs.....













jewelry......
















...and many gift items, all with a "tree theme"!








Stop by the store, or visit our website to see more featured Tree of Life items!

 

Happy Easter!

  Easter Sunday is April 20, 2014.

Looking for unique, delicious Easter candy? Look no further than Things Celtic!







 











 Large chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, chicks, and sheep, chocolate bars, cookies, Fruit Pastilles, Jelly Babies, toffee...and MORE! We've got all kinds of sweet treats in the store!






Things Celtic will be closed on Sunday, April 20th for the Easter Holiday.
We hope all of you have a safe and happy Easter!




Upcoming Events!


 
The 15th San Antonio Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival 
 Helotes Fairgrounds. Helotes, TX
April 5th and 6th, 2014. 

 


Come join us for live Celtic music, Scottish Heavy Athletics, Living History, Children's area, and much more!

 

Saturday April 5, 9am to 7pm

Sunday April 6, 11am to 6pm

Ticket Prices
Adults: $11 per day
Seniors, Military, and Children (ages 2 - 12 years): $6 per day 

Children under 2 years: Free 

See www.sahga.org for more information, and to buy online tickets. 

 

 


 


Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games
May 2 - 4, 2014

Maverick Stadium, UTA Campus
Arlington, TX

"
The skirl of the Pipes, the cheers of encouragement for the Athletic events, and the swirling of the Highland Dancers reminds all Scots of our rich and glorious heritage."


See www.texasscottishfestival.com for more information and to purchase tickets. 



 


Scarborough Renaissance Festival 

April 5 - May 26, 2014

 

Saturdays, Sundays, & Memorial Day Monday


A Renaissanced-themed festival, based during the reign of England's King Henry VIII. Scarborough Festival is a 35 acre "village" within a 167 acre site.
  • Located 30 minutes south of DFW Metroplex in Waxahachie on FM 66 just off I-35E; 1 hour north of Waco.
See www.srfestival.com for more information.



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  TRIVIA CONTEST

March's trivia question was:

St. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, was not Irish by birth! Where was he  born?

The correct answer is Roman Britain. We accepted any answer as correct that would've been considered part of Roman occupied Britain at the time of St. Patrick's birth.

The winner is Lindsay Gattis. There is a $20 gift certificate waiting at the store for Lindsay.

This month's trivia question, inspired by our lovely Texas wildflowers, is: "What is the national flower of Wales?"

  If you think you know the answer to the question, send an email to [email protected] with "April Trivia" in the subject line.  The prize this month is a $20 Things Celtic gift certificate.

The winner will be drawn from all the entries with the correct answer. Good luck!


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RAFFLE!


Earth Day is April 22, 2014.

In honor of the day, and because we're big fans of Planet Earth, Things Celtic will be holding an in-store raffle. Tickets are only $1.00 each, and the winner will receive this lovely Tree of Life bedspread and pillow sham set!

We will draw the winner on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2013 at the end of the day. All proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets will be donated to Austin Pets Alive! (www.austinpetsalive.org). Please consider adopting from a shelter if you are looking for an animal companion for your home.