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    The Complicated Celtic Elder in Folklore and Modern Medicine
    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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    Celtic Tree Symbolism
    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.
    67 views0 comments
    A Celtic Spring of Flowers, Folklore, and Food
    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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    Beware the Tree Spirit: Celtic Folklore about Trees
    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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    Mistletoe: A Touch of Celtic Magic at Christmas
    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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    Holly and Evergreens for a Celtic Christmas
    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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    Celtic Tree Signs: Secrets of the Reed and Wolf
    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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    Celtic Tree Signs: Ivy and the Butterfly
    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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    Celtic Tree Signs: The Wise Hazel
    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.
    150 views1 comment
    Celtic Tree Signs: A Holly in Summer
    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.
    34 views2 comments
    Wishing Trees and Holy Wells: An Irish Beltane
    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.
    113 views0 comments
    Celtic Tree Signs: The Fiery Alder
    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.
    119 views4 comments
    Mystical, Magical: Mistletoe in Celtic Society and Lore
    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.
    29 views2 comments
    It’s Elder Time: The Elder Tree in Celtic Culture and Beyond
    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!
    124 views2 comments
    BEWARE THE TREE SPIRIT!  Celtic & Irish Tree Folklore
    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.
    865 views3 comments

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