Christine Dorman
Celtic Cycle of Life Trees: Birch, Elder, and Yew
Trees are highly symbolic in Celtic folklore. Today’s post explores three trees associated with the Celts’ belief in life, death, & rebirth.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 2, 2022
- 5 min
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!
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 11, 2022
- 7 min
Celtic Trees Arise! Cad Goddeu and Celtic Symbolism
In the 6th century Welsh poem, "Cad Goddeu," trees come to life--and so does the symbolism of Celtic folklore.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
The Complicated Celtic Elder in Folklore and Modern Medicine
The Druids said the elder tree had a bad-tempered spirit, hostile to children. Still, Celtic folklore associates the tree with protection.
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Christine Dorman
- Sep 10, 2021
- 7 min
Celtic Tree Symbolism
Celtic culture sees signs in all aspects of nature and finds powerful symbolism in trees.
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Christine Dorman
- Mar 26, 2021
- 5 min
A Celtic Spring of Flowers, Folklore, and Food
Spring is here! Celebrate the return of color and flowers with a bit of food and Celtic folklore.
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Christine Dorman
- Jan 1, 2021
- 5 min
Beware the Tree Spirit: Celtic Folklore about Trees
At night, the willow walks, follows strangers, and mutters after them. Read this post to discover more Celtic tree lore.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 25, 2020
- 4 min
Mistletoe: A Touch of Celtic Magic at Christmas
Kissing under the mistletoe is a favorite Christmas tradition but, in Celtic folklore, this evergreen is good for more than stealing a kiss.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 11, 2020
- 4 min
Holly and Evergreens for a Celtic Christmas
Evergreens, such as holly and aspens, used as Christmas decorations, are also an important part of Celtic folklore.
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Celtic Tree Signs: Secrets of the Reed and Wolf
Those born under the Celtic Tree Sign of the Reed (Oct 28-Nov 24) love mysteries. They can be enigmatic themselves & as strategic as a wolf.
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Christine Dorman
- Oct 2, 2020
- 4 min
Celtic Tree Signs: Ivy and the Butterfly
Those born under the Celtic Tree Sign Ivy (Sept 30-Oct 27) are attractive & charming. And they thrive no matter what life throws at them!
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Christine Dorman
- Aug 7, 2020
- 5 min
Celtic Tree Signs: The Wise Hazel
Finn MacCumhail became Irish myth's greatest hero after eating hazelnuts...indirectly.
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Christine Dorman
- Jul 10, 2020
- 4 min
Celtic Tree Signs: A Holly in Summer
Those born under the Celtic Tree sign of the Holly (7/8-8/4) are royalty. But behind their regal exteriors are caring, generous souls.
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Christine Dorman
- May 8, 2020
- 4 min
Wishing Trees and Holy Wells: An Irish Beltane
Water is said to have power on Beltane. It can give health & good luck but, in the wrong hands, it can be used to bring harm.
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Christine Dorman
- Mar 27, 2020
- 5 min
Celtic Tree Signs: The Fiery Alder
Those born under the Alder Celtic Tree Sign (March 18th--April 14th) are passionate, inspirational leaders. And as cunning as a fox.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 13, 2019
- 3 min
Mystical, Magical: Mistletoe in Celtic Society and Lore
Celts considered mistletoe so magical & sacred that harvesting it required a ritual led by a Druid priest.
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Christine Dorman
- Nov 22, 2019
- 4 min
It’s Elder Time: The Elder Tree in Celtic Culture and Beyond
The Elder tree was sacred to the Celts. It gave them food, medicine, & magic. But a bad-tempered spirit lived in it too!
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Christine Dorman
- Aug 1, 2019
- 5 min
BEWARE THE TREE SPIRIT! Celtic & Irish Tree Folklore
The Willow can walk at night. It follows strangers and mutters after them.
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