Christine Dorman
Exploring Irish Studies
What exactly is an Irish Studies program and will pursuing it have any real-world benefits?
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Christine Dorman
- May 19
- 7 min
Ten of Scotland’s Best (Mostly Real) Beasties
Scotland is known for its legendary beasties, such as the Loch Ness Monster, but its real animals are just as fascinating and charming!
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Christine Dorman
- May 5
- 7 min
Beltane: The Magical Start to a Celtic Summer
The Celtic festival of Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of joy, warmth, and abundance.
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Christine Dorman
- Apr 21
- 6 min
Interview With a Teenage Faerie
Meet Siobhan Bla h’Eithne, a seventeen-ages-old faerie, the great-granddaughter of a Faerie Queen and the daughter of a banshee!
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Christine Dorman
- Apr 7
- 4 min
The Welsh Warrior Princess: Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd
The story of Welsh warrior princess, Gwenllian Ferch Gruffyd's valiant fight to save her people reads like a novel but it's historical fact.
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Christine Dorman
- Mar 24
- 6 min
The Celtic Magic of Spring
Ah, to be Celtic now that spring has come! This week’s post explores the symbolism, and plant magic Celtic folklore attaches to spring.
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Christine Dorman
- Mar 10
- 3 min
Saint Patrick’s Day Leprechauns and Shamrocks Quiz
To get ready for St. Patrick's Day, here's a fun quiz on Irish stuff. How well will you score?
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Christine Dorman
- Feb 24
- 6 min
Did the Celts Illumine the Dark Ages?
Were the Dark Ages really dark? And were the Irish a shining light in the darkness?
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Christine Dorman
- Feb 17
- 5 min
Sorting Out the Confusables: Gaelic, Gaulic, and Celtic
Are the Irish and Scots Gaelic or Celtic? The Scots speak Scots Gaelic. Do the Irish speak Gaelic too? And how the heck do the Gauls fit in?
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Christine Dorman
- Feb 10
- 5 min
Food and Phrases for a Celtic Valentine’s Day
Food, flowers, phrases, and folklore to give your Valentine’s Day a bit of Celtic flare.
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Christine Dorman
- Feb 3
- 5 min
A Taste of Scotland in North America: Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a rich history and a multicultural population, but its pride in its Scottish cultural heritage easy to see.
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Christine Dorman
- Jan 27
- 6 min
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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