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Poetry Teatime: Saint Patricks Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to take a break with some tea, a treat, and a great poem or two. Ireland is a country full of amazing writers, so there is no shortage of people to pick from. Sometimes humorous, often melancholy, many times both, Irish poetry has something for everyone. Below, I’ve shared some of our favorites.  But first, let’s talk about tea and treats.  An obvious choice for an Irish tea would be an Irish breakfast tea. It is available in most grocery stores. There are also other tea blends including decaf options made by Irish…

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Women’s History Month Teatime

March is Women’s History Month and here at History Unboxed® we figured that it’s time for a Women’s History Month teatime. Check out the graphic below to learn about how Women’s History Month came to be. We’ve compiled a list of poetry and short readings we think lend themselves well to a Women’s History Month themed teatime. But first, the tea and snacks! Looking for more Women’s History Month lessons? Check out Women’s History Unboxed: Storytellers  and Women’s History Unboxed: Healers & Hope.   American Tea Gown, 1875-80. Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. Tea gowns…

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