What do holly and ivy, mistletoe, and trees ablaze with lights have to do with ancient Celtic folk practices? Read today’s post to find out!

Ah, Thanksgiving! Good food, family, and often, friction. Applying the mindset of Celtic hospitality might help the day go more smoothly.

In the 6th century Welsh poem, "Cad Goddeu," trees come to life--and so does the symbolism of Celtic folklore.

In celebration of autumn and the ancestors, here are some autumnal phrases in Irish, Scots Gaelic, and Welsh.

Happy All Hallow’s Eve! Here’s a curated collection of Celtic Moonfish blog’s best ghost story posts.

In the U.S., October is Pumpkin Spice Time. This week’s post serves it up with a sprinkle of Celtic folklore and magic.

Getting ready for Halloween? Here are food and decorations that reflect the holiday’s ancient roots: the Celtic festival of Samhain.

October’s here and it’s time to celebrate autumn flowers and food—with a Celtic slant and a bit of folklore.

Appalachia is known for its distinct culture. Most Americans consider it Celtic in its roots. But that belief is not completely accurate.

Ancient Celts celebrated the autumnal equinox as a holy day, but does this astronomical event still have lessons to teach us?

Margaret, Queen of Scots was an English Tudor princess, but she had the fight and spirit of a Celtic woman.

Feisty Celtic women is a stereotype. Even so, upsetting these five women of Celtic myth and legend can get you killed. Or worse.

Irish faeries are not cute and sweet. They are powerful, capricious, and intriguing. Here are five of my favorites.

It’s a block of sandstone. So why have people hidden it, stolen it, and claimed it has magical properties? The mysterious Stone of Scone.

Dragons are popular right now. Actually, they have been for centuries, including in Celtic folklore.

August 1st is Lughnasa. Discover the origin, folk traditions, and themes of this ancient Celtic festival.

As summer reaches its height, here are the medicinal benefits of 12 summertime herbs--and the magic Celtic folklore says they contain.

Want to give your baby (or fictional character) an Irish name? Give Kathleen and Sean a rest. Check out these Irish language names instead.

These 5 Celtic ghost stories are a little unusual. They feature phantom funerals, a ghostly ape, and even doggie suicides!

As the U.S. prepares for its Independence Day holiday, here is a tribute to one of its greatest Irish American songwriters and showmen.