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Tree Folklore for a Celtic Spring
Spring is here! At least on the Celtic calendar. Discover the trees and folklore of a Celtic Spring.
Christine Dorman
Feb 38 min read
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A Celtic Folklore Response to Winter Woes
Winter got you down? Here are some Celtic folklore inspired ways to cope with winter woes.
Christine Dorman
Jan 198 min read
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Winter Solstice: the Darkest Day’s Celtic Hope
The Winter Solstice is the darkest day and the longest night. Sounds grim. But from a Celtic perspective, it's a symbol of hope.
Christine Dorman
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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Who Might You Meet in the Celtic Otherworld?
At Samhain, the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. If you stumbled into the Otherworld, who might you encounter?
Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20247 min read
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Happy Halloween Welsh-Style!
Nos Galen Gaeaf (aka Spirit Night), with its roots in Samhain, is the Welsh version of Halloween. But it has its own unique traditions too!
Christine Dorman
Oct 19, 20247 min read
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Cool Dishes for a Celtic Autumn
It's autumn. Time for food, folklore, and fun!
Christine Dorman
Sep 29, 20248 min read
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An American Autumn Woven with Celtic Folklore
A Venn Diagram of the things that say “autumn” to an American and their connection to Celtic tradition and folklore.
Christine Dorman
Sep 15, 20248 min read
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Celtic Herbs for Lughnasa
Celebrate the ancient Celtic fire festival with the magic of herbs.
Christine Dorman
Aug 3, 20247 min read
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Counting Cows: The Significance of Cattle in Celtic Culture and Folklore
The significance of cattle in Celtic culture shows up in folk traditions, mythology, and even wages and legal fines!
Christine Dorman
Jul 5, 20246 min read
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Another Solstice—Yay! Um, What Exactly is a Solstice Anyway?
The two solstices are not esoteric neo-pagan festivals. They are events of nature that mark two major turning points of our lives each year.
Christine Dorman
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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The Magical Trees and Flowers of Beltane
Find out about the trees, flowers, magic, and folklore associated with the Celtic fire festival of Beltane (May 1st).
Christine Dorman
Apr 28, 20246 min read
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Did You Know Islands, Sweaters, and Lambs = Imbolc?
What do sweaters, lambs, and the Aran Islands have to do with the Celtic festival of Imbolc (or each other)? Read on and find out!
Christine Dorman
Feb 23, 20245 min read
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Celtic Folklore Woven into Winter
Some things we associate with Christmas, such as mistletoe and holly, actually have their roots in ancient Celtic folk practices for winter.
Christine Dorman
Dec 16, 20236 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Dec 2, 20235 min read
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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?
Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20236 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Oct 6, 20237 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Sep 22, 20236 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
May 5, 20237 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Mar 24, 20236 min read
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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?
Christine Dorman
Mar 10, 20233 min read
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