Christine Dorman
Why Brigid? The New Irish Holiday and Ancient Celtic Lore
Why would the Republic of Ireland create a new bank holiday in honor of a sixth century woman who may or may not have actually lived?
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Christine Dorman
- Jan 20
- 7 min
Must-See Castles in Scotland
Fairytales and fine furnishings, moats and murder holes, history and intrigue. Check out these must-see castles of Scotland.
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Christine Dorman
- Jan 13
- 6 min
Great Celtic Gifts to the World, List #1
From whiskey to ATMs, the Celts have made the world a better place. Here’s just a first list of the gifts they’ve given humankind.
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Christine Dorman
- Jan 6
- 6 min
Health, Wealth, and More: Celtic Herbs for the New Year
Happy New Year! What are you hoping for? Health? Wealth? Love? Celtic folklore offers a little plant magic to attain them.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 23, 2022
- 7 min
Tír na nÓg: An Irish Invitation to Paradise
Before accepting an Irish faerie’s invitation to follow her to Tir na nÓg, a paradise of eternal youth, be sure to read this post.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 16, 2022
- 5 min
Celtic Cycle of Life Trees: Birch, Elder, and Yew
Trees are highly symbolic in Celtic folklore. Today’s post explores three trees associated with the Celts’ belief in life, death, & rebirth.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 9, 2022
- 6 min
Festive Food Suggestions for Celtic Christmas / Holiday Meals
Spruce up your holiday dinner by adding foods from traditional Irish, Scottish, and Welsh Christmas meals. No Celtic ancestor required!
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 2, 2022
- 5 min
Christmas Decorating and Celtic Folklore: A Surprising Connection
What do holly and ivy, mistletoe, and trees ablaze with lights have to do with ancient Celtic folk practices? Read today’s post to find out!
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 18, 2022
- 7 min
Seasoning Your American Thanksgiving with Celtic Hospitality
Ah, Thanksgiving! Good food, family, and often, friction. Applying the mindset of Celtic hospitality might help the day go more smoothly.
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 11, 2022
- 7 min
Celtic Trees Arise! Cad Goddeu and Celtic Symbolism
In the 6th century Welsh poem, "Cad Goddeu," trees come to life--and so does the symbolism of Celtic folklore.
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 4, 2022
- 6 min
Celebrating Autumn in Irish, Scots Gaelic, and Welsh
In celebration of autumn and the ancestors, here are some autumnal phrases in Irish, Scots Gaelic, and Welsh.
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Christine Dorman
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
Celtic Moonfish’s Collection of Halloween Ghost Posts
Happy All Hallow’s Eve! Here’s a curated collection of Celtic Moonfish blog’s best ghost story posts.
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Christine Dorman
- Oct 21, 2022
- 7 min
Pumpkin Spice Sprinkled with Celtic Folklore
In the U.S., October is Pumpkin Spice Time. This week’s post serves it up with a sprinkle of Celtic folklore and magic.
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Christine Dorman
- Oct 14, 2022
- 6 min
Have a Samhain-Themed Celtic Halloween
Getting ready for Halloween? Here are food and decorations that reflect the holiday’s ancient roots: the Celtic festival of Samhain.
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Christine Dorman
- Oct 7, 2022
- 6 min
Flowers, Folklore, and Food for a Celtic Autumn
October’s here and it’s time to celebrate autumn flowers and food—with a Celtic slant and a bit of folklore.
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Christine Dorman
- Sep 30, 2022
- 6 min
Appalachian Culture: Is It Celtic? The Answer’s Complicated
Appalachia is known for its distinct culture. Most Americans consider it Celtic in its roots. But that belief is not completely accurate.
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Christine Dorman
- Sep 16, 2022
- 5 min
Celtic Lessons the Autumnal Equinox Teaches
Ancient Celts celebrated the autumnal equinox as a holy day, but does this astronomical event still have lessons to teach us?
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Christine Dorman
- Sep 9, 2022
- 7 min
Meg: Tudor Queen of Scots with a Celtic Spirit
Margaret, Queen of Scots was an English Tudor princess, but she had the fight and spirit of a Celtic woman.
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Christine Dorman
- Sep 2, 2022
- 7 min
Don’t Mess with These Mythical Celtic Women!
Feisty Celtic women is a stereotype. Even so, upsetting these five women of Celtic myth and legend can get you killed. Or worse.
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Christine Dorman
- Aug 26, 2022
- 6 min
My Five Favorite Faeries from Irish Folklore
Irish faeries are not cute and sweet. They are powerful, capricious, and intriguing. Here are five of my favorites.
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