Christine Dorman
The Quiet Celts: Welsh Americans
Welsh Americans haven’t made a lot of noise about it, but they’ve contributed to U.S. history and culture since colonial times.
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 17
- 2 min
Thanksgiving Thoughts with a Celtic Twist
A short reflection on Gratitude and Celtic Hospitality.
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 3
- 6 min
Magical Combination: Herbs, Spices, Celtic Folklore, and Recipes
Today's post is a celebration of the magic Celtic folklore attributes to certain herbs and spices.
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Christine Dorman
- Oct 21
- 6 min
Characters and Decorations for a Celtic Folklore Halloween
This year, why not have a Celtic folklore-themed celebration to honor Halloween’s origin in the ancient festival of Samhain?
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Christine Dorman
- Oct 6
- 7 min
No More Gore! Return Halloween to Its Celtic Roots
It’s time to return the celebration of Halloween to its Samhain roots and its mystical, magical, hope-based themes.
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Christine Dorman
- Sep 21
- 6 min
Celtic Symbolism: Harvest and the Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox heralds the harvest season. On the Celtic calendar, it is the twilight of the year, & twilight is where magic happens.
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Christine Dorman
- Sep 8
- 6 min
Storytelling Artistry: Irish Songs and the SeanchaÃ
The seanchaÃ, oral storytellers, are guardians of Irish folklore and culture. Their magic is at the heart of Ireland’s collective soul.
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Christine Dorman
- Aug 25
- 7 min
Folklore: Who Needs It? (We All Do)
Folklore’s just a bunch of old stories, home remedies, and old wives’ tales, isn’t it? Oh no. It’s much more and too important to ignore.
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Christine Dorman
- Aug 11
- 7 min
Culture Shock: A Teenage Faerie Experiences the Human World
A teenage faerie relates her experience of culture shock during a stay with her aunt in the human world.
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Christine Dorman
- Jul 28
- 6 min
Boann and Sinann: How Irish Rivers Came to Be
Irish myths about the creation of the Boyne and Shannon rivers can lead to reflections on the gift of water and the impact of change.
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Christine Dorman
- Jul 14
- 5 min
Meet Y Telwyth Teg: The Five-fold Faeries of Wales
Ireland isn't the only Celtic nation with Fair Folk. Meet Wales' Fair Family: Y Telwyth Teg.
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Christine Dorman
- Jun 30
- 5 min
Scots Versus Scots Gaelic: There’s a Difference!
Scotland has three officially recognized languages: English, Scots Gaelic, and Scots. But aren’t Scots and Scots Gaelic the same? Not aataw!
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Christine Dorman
- Jun 16
- 7 min
A Do-It-Yourself Irish Studies Course
Want to do an Irish Studies course without going to a university? Here's how.
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Christine Dorman
- Jun 2
- 7 min
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 20
- 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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