This versatile Irish cross can be used as a holiday ornament or simply hung on the wall all year round. The cross is a Celtic cross made of white porcelain with gold trim, has a green shamrock in the middle and measures 5 inches high. The arms of the Celtic cross contain the familiar prayer "May the road rise up to meet youà" in green letters and the cross comes with a metal loop at the top with a cord for hanging. This porcelain cross will look lovely and reflect your Irish heritage when hanging on your Christmas tree or will be an attractive decoration all year round hanging on any wall in your home. The Irish cross could be the distinctive centerpiece if hung in a wreath with shamrocks scattered around the wreath making it an especially effective decoration for March and St. PatrickÆs Day. Or make the Celtic cross a special ornament by bringing it out just during the winter holiday season. The Irish cross comes packaged in a window box so you can see the ornament but it is secure in the protective covering.