Christine Dorman
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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Aug 5, 2022
- 5 min
Lughnasa: Celebrating Summer's End and the Harvest
August 1st is Lughnasa. Discover the origin, folk traditions, and themes of this ancient Celtic festival.
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Christine Dorman
- Jun 17, 2022
- 5 min
Summer and Winter Solstices: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between the summer and winter solstices? Here’s the answer from a Celtic folklore perspective.
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Christine Dorman
- Apr 29, 2022
- 6 min
Beltane: The Dawning of Summer
Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of growth, potential, and possibilities.
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Christine Dorman
- Jan 28, 2022
- 6 min
Imbolc: Celtic Spring and New Beginnings
Imbolc is the dawn that signals daybreak, a time for new beginnings and hidden possibilities.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 24, 2021
- 3 min
A Celtic Christmas Reflection
Just a few reflections inspired by Christmas traditions from the modern Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Merry Christmas!
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 17, 2021
- 5 min
Winter Solstice and Christmas Evergreens: Celtic Hope
Celtic traditions regarding winter solstice offer a reminder that the darkest days lead to the return of light, warmth, and new life.
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