Christine DormanApr 16, 20216 minWe Three Celtic Kings Celtic lands were comprised of numerous territories ruled by petty kings, but here are three Celtic kings whose power was far from small.
Christine DormanApr 9, 20216 minCeltic Memory: Experiencing Ellis IslandEllis Island has become a symbol of the American Dream but for the immigrants who were processed there, the experience was far from romantic
Christine DormanApr 2, 20216 minThe Instruments Behind the Celtic SoundDid you know not all harps are the same and not all bagpipes are Scottish? Today’s post dives deeper into traditional Celtic instruments.
Christine DormanMar 26, 20215 minA Celtic Spring of Flowers, Folklore, and FoodSpring is here! Celebrate the return of color and flowers with a bit of food and Celtic folklore.
Christine DormanMar 19, 20217 minBlarney-Busting After St. Patrick’s DayAn Irish-American busts open ten pieces of blarney Americans believe about the Irish and Irish-related topics.
Christine DormanMar 5, 20217 minThe Unraveling of the British / Celtic Union?Are the ties between England and the Celtic lands which, collectively form the United Kingdom, fraying?
Christine DormanFeb 26, 20217 minCelts Pushed and Pulled (Part 2 of “Celtic, British, or Both?”)Politics re-tied the Celtic people in Wales and Scotland to England as well as pulling the Irish into the tangle.
Christine DormanFeb 19, 20216 minBritish, Celtic, or Both?Is being Celtic a result of nationality, ethnicity, or cultural identity? Can a person be both Celtic & British? The answer may not simple.
Christine DormanFeb 12, 20216 minA Celtic ValentineThrowing a shoe over the bride's head and other Celtic folk traditions about love and marriage. Happy Valentine's Day!
Christine DormanFeb 5, 20216 minSelect Scots: Notable and NotoriousIn history and folklore, Scots are quite the characters! Here are some notable—and a couple notorious—Scottish characters.
Christine DormanJan 29, 20216 minA Celtic Spring: Brigid and ImbolcFeb. 1st is an important day on the Celtic calendar. It is Imbolc, the first day of spring, & the feast of St. Brigid & Brighid the goddess.
Christine DormanJan 22, 20217 minWe’ll Drink a Cup o’ Kindness Yet: Robbie Burns’ NightIn need of some fun? Celebrate poetry and Scottish culture with a Robbie Burns' Supper!
Christine DormanJan 15, 20217 minSo the Song Says: Real Irish Folk Heroes Molly Malone is a hero of Irish song. Folk songs can shape beliefs, plant the seeds of change, & call listeners to take action.
Christine DormanJan 8, 20216 minForgiven, Not Forgotten: Irish Wisdom for AmericansU.S. society is in crisis & at a crossroad. Irish wisdom might help point them in the right direction.
Christine DormanJan 1, 20215 minBeware the Tree Spirit: Celtic Folklore about TreesAt night, the willow walks, follows strangers, and mutters after them. Read this post to discover more Celtic tree lore.
Christine DormanDec 25, 20204 minMistletoe: A Touch of Celtic Magic at ChristmasKissing under the mistletoe is a favorite Christmas tradition but, in Celtic folklore, this evergreen is good for more than stealing a kiss.
Christine DormanDec 18, 20205 minCeltic Light in MidwinterCeltic folk beliefs and traditions about midwinter offer a model of hope in the midst of darkness & death that light & new life are coming.
Christine DormanDec 11, 20204 minHolly and Evergreens for a Celtic ChristmasEvergreens, such as holly and aspens, used as Christmas decorations, are also an important part of Celtic folklore.
Christine DormanDec 4, 20204 minThe Veiled Lady: Celtic Goddess of WinterOften depicted as a hag, the Cailleach is one of the most ancient of the Celtic goddesses & a shapeshifter. Her name means "Veiled One."
Christine DormanNov 27, 20206 minCeltic Hospitality and Gratitude: Thanksgiving 2020To the Celts hospitality and gratitude were intertwined. Not only were you thankful for hospitality, but thankfulness made you hospitable.