Celtic folklore is fun! At times, though, it can be odd. Like, just why does the Puca spit on the berries at Samhain?

On Halloween, what are we celebrating and should we celebrate this holiday at all? Here are the pagan—and Christian—origins of Halloween as well as its themes and symbolism so you can decide for yourself.

Which Celtic tree rules during autumn? There’s more than one, and the trees, their characteristics, symbolism, and magical influence may surprise you!

Autumn’s back! Let’s celebrate by looking at the intersection of autumn foods and Celtic folklore.

These scary Celtic faeries will put you in the mood for Halloween. Or give you sleepless nights. Or both!

From Illuminated faerie dogs to islands formed from a dragon’s teeth to faeries with only one nostril, the folklore of the Scottish Isles is anything but dull!

Phantom Priestesses who are harbingers of impending tragedy. An island that only appears once every seven years. Domestic faeries who will bite your legs off if you insult them. The islands associated with the Celtic nations offer rich and intriguing folklore.

The clear warning both these stories send to young women of ancient Ireland is if you follow your heart rather than your duty, tragedy will follow.

The summer solstice has become associated with neo-paganism and witchcraft, but it's actually a natural, astronomical event. And one that is vital to our continued existence.

Want a Celtic language (Irish, Scottish, or Welsh) name for your baby or fictional character? Check out this list!

Have fun exploring these names from the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh languages and discover their symbolic meanings.

If you’re looking for a great tale filled with human drama, love stories from Irish myth are for you. Just don’t expect them to end happily-ever-after.

Wishing everyone good holidays! This post has links to posts on Imbolc (the Celtic start of Spring), Beltane (May 1), and Celtic animal symbolism. The next post will be May 5th.

Cath Palug looked like an adorable kitten, but the fact that it had a glowing red eye should’ve made his adoptive parents aware that this was no ordinary cat.

Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers: only one is a true symbol of Ireland. And neither is the official emblem of the Republic.

Celtic women have a reputation for fierce independence and feistiness, but these women of Scottish folklore can be utterly terrifying!

Due to faerie mischief, I'm having internet and server issues. So, I'm unable to publish this week's post at this time. Sorry for the delay.

Whether you're looking for love or want to know if love will last, Irish folklore offers solutions and answers. (Maybe).

Spring is here! At least on the Celtic calendar. Discover the trees and folklore of a Celtic Spring.

Winter got you down? Here are some Celtic folklore inspired ways to cope with winter woes.