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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


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


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


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 21, 20236 min read


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


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


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


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.

Christine Dorman
Feb 10, 20235 min read


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?

Christine Dorman
Jan 27, 20236 min read


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!

Christine Dorman
Dec 9, 20226 min read


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!

Christine Dorman
Dec 2, 20225 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Nov 18, 20227 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Nov 4, 20226 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Oct 28, 20223 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20227 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Oct 14, 20226 min read


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?

Christine Dorman
Sep 16, 20225 min read


Lughnasa: Celebrating Summer's End and the Harvest
August 1st is Lughnasa. Discover the origin, folk traditions, and themes of this ancient Celtic festival.

Christine Dorman
Aug 5, 20225 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Jun 17, 20225 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Apr 29, 20226 min read
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