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A Brief Pause to Look Back
This week, I'm taking a short break, but I'll be back next week. Meanwhile, here are a few of my past posts I'm really fond of.

Christine Dorman
Apr 6, 20241 min read
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A Magical Celtic Spring
Spring is here and it's bursting with Celtic magic. Find out more in today's post.

Christine Dorman
Mar 22, 20246 min read
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Irish Faerie Origins: The Tuatha de Danann
The Tuatha de Danann are said to be the magical race who’ve become known as Irish faeries. Find out about them in this week’s post.

Christine Dorman
Mar 9, 20245 min read
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Did You Know Islands, Sweaters, and Lambs = Imbolc?
What do sweaters, lambs, and the Aran Islands have to do with the Celtic festival of Imbolc (or each other)? Read on and find out!

Christine Dorman
Feb 23, 20245 min read
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Where’d That Come From: 7 Celtic Origin Stories
Celtic folklore overflows with stories explaining the origin of things. Here are some of my favorites.

Christine Dorman
Feb 9, 20247 min read
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Mining Folk: Writing Prompts Inspired by Scottish Folklore
Whether you’re a writer looking for story ideas or a lover of good stories, Scottish folklore can set the imagination on fire!

Christine Dorman
Jan 26, 20245 min read
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Mystical, Mythic, and Magical Sites in Ireland
If the words mystical, mythic, or magical resonate within your soul, your next vacation needs to be to Ireland.

Christine Dorman
Jan 13, 20247 min read
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Take an Arthurian Legend Vacation in Wales
Dreaming about a vacation? Do you love Arthurian legend? If you answered yes to either question, consider exploring Wales.

Christine Dorman
Dec 29, 20237 min read
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Celtic Folklore Woven into Winter
Some things we associate with Christmas, such as mistletoe and holly, actually have their roots in ancient Celtic folk practices for winter.

Christine Dorman
Dec 16, 20236 min read
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The Quiet Celts: Welsh Americans
Welsh Americans haven’t made a lot of noise about it, but they’ve contributed to U.S. history and culture since colonial times.

Christine Dorman
Dec 2, 20235 min read
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Thanksgiving Thoughts with a Celtic Twist
A short reflection on Gratitude and Celtic Hospitality.

Christine Dorman
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Magical Combination: Herbs, Spices, Celtic Folklore, and Recipes
Today's post is a celebration of the magic Celtic folklore attributes to certain herbs and spices.

Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20236 min read
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Characters and Decorations for a Celtic Folklore Halloween
This year, why not have a Celtic folklore-themed celebration to honor Halloween’s origin in the ancient festival of Samhain?

Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20236 min read
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No More Gore! Return Halloween to Its Celtic Roots
It’s time to return the celebration of Halloween to its Samhain roots and its mystical, magical, hope-based themes.

Christine Dorman
Oct 6, 20237 min read
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Celtic Symbolism: Harvest and the Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox heralds the harvest season. On the Celtic calendar, it is the twilight of the year, & twilight is where magic happens.

Christine Dorman
Sep 21, 20236 min read
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Storytelling Artistry: Irish Songs and the SeanchaÃ
The seanchaÃ, oral storytellers, are guardians of Irish folklore and culture. Their magic is at the heart of Ireland’s collective soul.

Christine Dorman
Sep 8, 20236 min read
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Folklore: Who Needs It? (We All Do)
Folklore’s just a bunch of old stories, home remedies, and old wives’ tales, isn’t it? Oh no. It’s much more and too important to ignore.

Christine Dorman
Aug 25, 20237 min read
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Culture Shock: A Teenage Faerie Experiences the Human World
A teenage faerie relates her experience of culture shock during a stay with her aunt in the human world.

Christine Dorman
Aug 11, 20237 min read
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Boann and Sinann: How Irish Rivers Came to Be
Irish myths about the creation of the Boyne and Shannon rivers can lead to reflections on the gift of water and the impact of change.

Christine Dorman
Jul 28, 20236 min read
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Meet Y Telwyth Teg: The Five-fold Faeries of Wales
Ireland isn't the only Celtic nation with Fair Folk. Meet Wales' Fair Family: Y Telwyth Teg.

Christine Dorman
Jul 14, 20235 min read
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