Christine DormanSep 10, 20217 minCeltic Tree SymbolismCeltic culture sees signs in all aspects of nature and finds powerful symbolism in trees.
Christine DormanSep 3, 20215 minThe Banshee and the Blarney StoneStories about Cliodhna, the banshee who enchanted the Blarney Stone, show they aren’t old hag monsters. But they are faeries, so use care!
Christine DormanAug 27, 20216 minSeven Mystical, Mysterious Spots in WalesWales is filled with mystical sites that have stories to enhance their mystery. Here are the stories behind seven of them.
Christine DormanAug 21, 20215 minThe Irish Otherworld, Oisin, and the Pig-Faced PrincessThe Celtic Otherworld is mysterious and alluring but, as Oisin discovered, a trip there and back can be hazardous to a human's health.
Christine DormanAug 13, 20215 minThe Inside Scoop on Celtic FaeriesButterfly wings and magic wands? Forget the stereotypes! Get the skinny on what Celtic folklore says faeries are really like.
Christine DormanAug 6, 20215 minNever Upset a Celtic Goddess: Ceridwen and MorriganIt’s never wise to anger a Celtic goddess. Stories about Ceridwen and Morrigan demonstrate the consequences.
Christine DormanJul 30, 20215 minCeltic Spirituality: the Sacredness of CreationCeltic 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.
Christine DormanJul 23, 20215 minSummer Love: Celtic Romance and MarriageLooking for summer love? Celtic folklore offers a few ways to attract it.
Christine DormanJul 16, 20214 minGreat Scot! 14 Commonly Used Scottish InventionsFrom phones to ATMs, Scottish ingenuity has made life much better for humankind.
Christine DormanJul 9, 20214 minCeltic Folklore Inspired Writing PromptsSeeking inspiration for your next creative writing project? Try these Celtic-inspired writing prompts.
Christine DormanJul 2, 20216 minIreland’s Most Haunted County: OffalyThe story of the Red Lady of Leap Castle is one of brutality and tragedy. Discover the ghosts who live on in Ireland’s most haunted county.
Christine DormanJun 25, 20215 minCeltic Summer DeitiesBrigid, Taranis, Lugh, the Oak King...Celtic folklore says it takes many deities to make a summer.
Christine DormanJun 18, 20214 minBasking in the Summer Solstice: Celtic Folklore TraditionsThe summer solstice is a time to celebrate the sun, plant seeds, reflect on life, and connect with the magic that surrounds us.
Christine DormanJun 11, 20215 minExploring Meaning: Celtic Animal SymbolismFrom gentle deer to stubborn bulls and ominous ravens, in Celtic culture an encounter with an animal carries with it a message to be heeded.
Christine DormanJun 4, 20216 minHistory & Mystery: Exploring Celtic Standing StonesThink Stonehenge is cool? There are many more stone circles in the Celtic lands, some even older than England's famous one.
Christine DormanMay 21, 20216 minDon’t Believe Your Eyes: Seven Celtic ShapeshiftersIs it a seal or a Selkie? A bunny or a Puca? In the lands of the Celts, what you see isn't always what you get.
Christine DormanMay 14, 20216 minCornwall: Land of the English CeltsCornwall is nestled in a southwestern part of England but its history, culture and native language are far more Celtic than English.
Christine DormanMay 7, 20215 minIrish Superstitions for a Fun FridaySaluting a lone magpie. Building a road around a fairy tree. This week's post explores Irish superstitions.
Christine DormanApr 30, 20215 minBeltane: Season of Light and PossibilitiesAs we come out of the cold greyness of winter, the sunshine and hope of Beltane are exactly what we need!
Christine DormanApr 23, 20217 minMaeve and Rhiannon: Never Underestimate a Celtic WomanStories of the beautiful warrior queen Maeve and the Welsh enchantress Rhiannon reveal strong Celtic women who are not to be trifled with.