Christine DormanApr 296 minBeltane: The Dawning of SummerBeltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of growth, potential, and possibilities.
Christine DormanJan 286 minImbolc: Celtic Spring and New BeginningsImbolc is the dawn that signals daybreak, a time for new beginnings and hidden possibilities.
Christine DormanDec 24, 20213 minA Celtic Christmas Reflection Just a few reflections inspired by Christmas traditions from the modern Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Merry Christmas!
Christine DormanDec 17, 20215 minWinter Solstice and Christmas Evergreens: Celtic HopeCeltic traditions regarding winter solstice offer a reminder that the darkest days lead to the return of light, warmth, and new life.
Christine DormanSep 17, 20217 minThe Autumnal Equinox: Light, Darkness, and Celtic BalanceAt the equinox, the hours of day & night are about equal, but Celtic tradition teaches balance (and magic) are in the in-between: twilight.
Christine DormanJul 30, 20215 minCeltic Spirituality: the Sacredness of CreationCeltic spirituality teaches that all things have a spark of the Divine in them. All is sacred and all can lead to an experience of God.
Christine DormanJun 18, 20214 minBasking in the Summer Solstice: Celtic Folklore TraditionsThe summer solstice is a time to celebrate the sun, plant seeds, reflect on life, and connect with the magic that surrounds us.
Christine DormanMar 19, 20217 minBlarney-Busting After St. Patrick’s DayAn Irish-American busts open ten pieces of blarney Americans believe about the Irish and Irish-related topics.
Christine DormanFeb 12, 20216 minA Celtic ValentineThrowing a shoe over the bride's head and other Celtic folk traditions about love and marriage. Happy Valentine's Day!
Christine DormanJan 29, 20216 minA Celtic Spring: Brigid and ImbolcFeb. 1st is an important day on the Celtic calendar. It is Imbolc, the first day of spring, & the feast of St. Brigid & Brighid the goddess.
Christine DormanJan 22, 20217 minWe’ll Drink a Cup o’ Kindness Yet: Robbie Burns’ NightIn need of some fun? Celebrate poetry and Scottish culture with a Robbie Burns' Supper!
Christine DormanDec 18, 20205 minCeltic Light in MidwinterCeltic folk beliefs and traditions about midwinter offer a model of hope in the midst of darkness & death that light & new life are coming.
Christine DormanDec 4, 20204 minThe Veiled Lady: Celtic Goddess of WinterOften depicted as a hag, the Cailleach is one of the most ancient of the Celtic goddesses & a shapeshifter. Her name means "Veiled One."
Christine DormanNov 27, 20206 minCeltic Hospitality and Gratitude: Thanksgiving 2020To the Celts hospitality and gratitude were intertwined. Not only were you thankful for hospitality, but thankfulness made you hospitable.
Christine DormanOct 30, 20205 minSamhain: Hope in the Midst of Fear and DarknessSamhain is a journey through darkness and death that leads to light and life.
Christine DormanOct 23, 20205 minFood & Fun for a Stay-at-Home Celtic HalloweenWe may be stuck at home but we can still have a fun, Celtic-inspired Halloween celebration. Here's how.
Christine DormanOct 16, 20207 minSpooky Tales for a Celtic HalloweenAs he approached the bridge, a chill went through him like a cold wind blowing through his heart.
Christine DormanOct 9, 20205 minCeltic Halloween: Black Cats and WitchcraftHalloween is a genuinely Celtic holiday. Witches and black cats are emblematic of Halloween. But just how Celtic are they?
Christine DormanSep 18, 20206 minCeltic Balance and the Autumnal EquinoxThe Autumnal Equinox is a good time to reflect on Celtic balance, which is a triad: the light, the dark, and the in-between.
Christine DormanJul 31, 20206 minLughnasa: Dancing Towards DarknessLughnasa is a joyful dance in the face of the approaching dark of winter.