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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


Imbolc: Celtic Spring and New Beginnings
Imbolc is the dawn that signals daybreak, a time for new beginnings and hidden possibilities.

Christine Dorman
Jan 28, 20226 min read


A Celtic Christmas Reflection
Just a few reflections inspired by Christmas traditions from the modern Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Merry Christmas!

Christine Dorman
Dec 24, 20213 min read


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.

Christine Dorman
Dec 17, 20215 min read


The Autumnal Equinox: Light, Darkness, and Celtic Balance
At the equinox, the hours of day & night are about equal, but Celtic tradition teaches balance (and magic) are in the in-between: twilight.

Christine Dorman
Sep 17, 20217 min read


Celtic Spirituality: the Sacredness of Creation
Celtic 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 Dorman
Jul 30, 20215 min read


Basking in the Summer Solstice: Celtic Folklore Traditions
The summer solstice is a time to celebrate the sun, plant seeds, reflect on life, and connect with the magic that surrounds us.

Christine Dorman
Jun 18, 20214 min read


Blarney-Busting After St. Patrick’s Day
An Irish-American busts open ten pieces of blarney Americans believe about the Irish and Irish-related topics.

Christine Dorman
Mar 19, 20218 min read


A Celtic Valentine
Throwing a shoe over the bride's head and other Celtic folk traditions about love and marriage. Happy Valentine's Day!

Christine Dorman
Feb 12, 20216 min read


A Celtic Spring: Brigid and Imbolc
Feb. 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 Dorman
Jan 29, 20216 min read


We’ll Drink a Cup o’ Kindness Yet: Robbie Burns’ Night
In need of some fun? Celebrate poetry and Scottish culture with a Robbie Burns' Supper!

Christine Dorman
Jan 22, 20217 min read


Celtic Light in Midwinter
Celtic folk beliefs and traditions about midwinter offer a model of hope in the midst of darkness & death that light & new life are coming.

Christine Dorman
Dec 18, 20205 min read


The Veiled Lady: Celtic Goddess of Winter
Often depicted as a hag, the Cailleach is one of the most ancient of the Celtic goddesses & a shapeshifter. Her name means "Veiled One."

Christine Dorman
Dec 4, 20204 min read


Celtic Hospitality and Gratitude: Thanksgiving 2020
To the Celts hospitality and gratitude were intertwined. Not only were you thankful for hospitality, but thankfulness made you hospitable.

Christine Dorman
Nov 27, 20206 min read


Samhain: Hope in the Midst of Fear and Darkness
Samhain is a journey through darkness and death that leads to light and life.

Christine Dorman
Oct 30, 20205 min read


Food & Fun for a Stay-at-Home Celtic Halloween
We may be stuck at home but we can still have a fun, Celtic-inspired Halloween celebration. Here's how.

Christine Dorman
Oct 23, 20205 min read


Spooky Tales for a Celtic Halloween
As he approached the bridge, a chill went through him like a cold wind blowing through his heart.

Christine Dorman
Oct 16, 20207 min read


Celtic Halloween: Black Cats and Witchcraft
Halloween is a genuinely Celtic holiday. Witches and black cats are emblematic of Halloween. But just how Celtic are they?

Christine Dorman
Oct 9, 20205 min read


Celtic Balance and the Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox is a good time to reflect on Celtic balance, which is a triad: the light, the dark, and the in-between.

Christine Dorman
Sep 18, 20206 min read


Lughnasa: Dancing Towards Darkness
Lughnasa is a joyful dance in the face of the approaching dark of winter.

Christine Dorman
Jul 31, 20206 min read
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