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

Celtic traditions regarding winter solstice offer a reminder that the darkest days lead to the return of light, warmth, and new life.

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

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.

The summer solstice is a time to celebrate the sun, plant seeds, reflect on life, and connect with the magic that surrounds us.

An Irish-American busts open ten pieces of blarney Americans believe about the Irish and Irish-related topics.

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

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.

In need of some fun? Celebrate poetry and Scottish culture with a Robbie Burns' Supper!

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

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

To the Celts hospitality and gratitude were intertwined. Not only were you thankful for hospitality, but thankfulness made you hospitable.

Samhain is a journey through darkness and death that leads to light and life.

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

As he approached the bridge, a chill went through him like a cold wind blowing through his heart.

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

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

Lughnasa is a joyful dance in the face of the approaching dark of winter.

Summer Solstice is a time of growth, vitality, magic, and a good time to reflect on our relationship with nature.

The call of the cuckoo is a good omen on the morn of an Irish wedding, but the bride best wear old shoes & keep both feet on the ground!