Molly Malone is a hero of Irish song. Folk songs can shape beliefs, plant the seeds of change, & call listeners to take action.

U.S. society is in crisis & at a crossroad. Irish wisdom might help point them in the right direction.

At night, the willow walks, follows strangers, and mutters after them. Read this post to discover more Celtic tree lore.

Kissing under the mistletoe is a favorite Christmas tradition but, in Celtic folklore, this evergreen is good for more than stealing a kiss.

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

Evergreens, such as holly and aspens, used as Christmas decorations, are also an important part of Celtic folklore.

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.

Thanksgiving herbs bring more than good smells and yummy flavor. Celtic folklore says they can work magic!

Under Brehon law, fines imposed for crimes often were paid for with cattle. Find out more about ancient Irish law in this week's post.

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.

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?

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!

Halloween is coming. Celtic characters will be coming here from the Otherworld. Take this quiz to know who you'll be dealing with!

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

In a reputation-for-goodness contest, unicorns would win easily over dragons. But are dragons really that bad? And are all unicorns good?

The Celtic Tree Sign for Sept. 2-29 is The Vine, but how is a vine a tree? And which vine is it? Find out that and more in this post.