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    The Celtic Magic of Thanksgiving Seasonings
    Christine Dorman
    • Nov 20, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Celtic Magic of Thanksgiving Seasonings

    Thanksgiving herbs bring more than good smells and yummy flavor. Celtic folklore says they can work magic!
    18 views2 comments
    That Will Be Two and a Half Cows Please: Ancient Irish Laws
    Christine Dorman
    • Nov 13, 2020
    • 4 min

    That Will Be Two and a Half Cows Please: Ancient Irish Laws

    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.
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    Celtic Tree Signs: Secrets of the Reed and Wolf
    Christine Dorman
    • Nov 6, 2020
    • 3 min

    Celtic Tree Signs: Secrets of the Reed and Wolf

    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.
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    Samhain: Hope in the Midst of Fear and Darkness
    Christine Dorman
    • Oct 30, 2020
    • 5 min

    Samhain: Hope in the Midst of Fear and Darkness

    Samhain is a journey through darkness and death that leads to light and life.
    25 views0 comments
    Food & Fun for a Stay-at-Home Celtic Halloween
    Christine Dorman
    • Oct 23, 2020
    • 5 min

    Food & Fun for a Stay-at-Home Celtic Halloween

    We may be stuck at home but we can still have a fun, Celtic-inspired Halloween celebration. Here's how.
    16 views0 comments
    Spooky Tales for a Celtic Halloween
    Christine Dorman
    • Oct 16, 2020
    • 7 min

    Spooky Tales for a Celtic Halloween

    As he approached the bridge, a chill went through him like a cold wind blowing through his heart.
    37 views0 comments
    Celtic Halloween: Black Cats and Witchcraft
    Christine Dorman
    • Oct 9, 2020
    • 5 min

    Celtic Halloween: Black Cats and Witchcraft

    Halloween is a genuinely Celtic holiday. Witches and black cats are emblematic of Halloween. But just how Celtic are they?
    12 views2 comments
    Celtic Tree Signs: Ivy and the Butterfly
    Christine Dorman
    • Oct 2, 2020
    • 4 min

    Celtic Tree Signs: Ivy and the Butterfly

    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!
    59 views1 comment
    Banshees, Cú Siths, and Fenodryees: A Celtic Character Quiz
    Christine Dorman
    • Sep 25, 2020
    • 5 min

    Banshees, Cú Siths, and Fenodryees: A Celtic Character Quiz

    Halloween is coming. Celtic characters will be coming here from the Otherworld. Take this quiz to know who you'll be dealing with!
    19 views0 comments
    Celtic Balance and the Autumnal Equinox
    Christine Dorman
    • Sep 18, 2020
    • 6 min

    Celtic Balance and the Autumnal Equinox

    The Autumnal Equinox is a good time to reflect on Celtic balance, which is a triad: the light, the dark, and the in-between.
    108 views2 comments
    Dragons versus Unicorns: Who’d Win in a P.R. Battle?
    Christine Dorman
    • Sep 11, 2020
    • 8 min

    Dragons versus Unicorns: Who’d Win in a P.R. Battle?

    In a reputation-for-goodness contest, unicorns would win easily over dragons. But are dragons really that bad? And are all unicorns good?
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    Celtic Tree Signs: The Graceful yet Spiraling Vine
    Christine Dorman
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 4 min

    Celtic Tree Signs: The Graceful yet Spiraling Vine

    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.
    30 views0 comments
    Wales: Land of the Dragon and the Bear
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 28, 2020
    • 7 min

    Wales: Land of the Dragon and the Bear

    If Scotland is the land of the unicorn, Wales is the land of the dragon (and of the Bear, King Arthur). Take a virtual tour of Wales!
    17 views0 comments
    Tour the Land of the Unicorn: Scotland
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 21, 2020
    • 7 min

    Tour the Land of the Unicorn: Scotland

    Scotland: land of the unicorn and of ancient Celtic soul.
    32 views2 comments
    A Mystical Vacation: Ireland
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 14, 2020
    • 6 min

    A Mystical Vacation: Ireland

    Take a virtual visit in mythical, mystical Ireland!
    17 views2 comments
    Celtic Tree Signs: The Wise Hazel
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 7, 2020
    • 5 min

    Celtic Tree Signs: The Wise Hazel

    Finn MacCumhail became Irish myth's greatest hero after eating hazelnuts...indirectly.
    150 views1 comment
    Lughnasa: Dancing Towards Darkness
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 31, 2020
    • 6 min

    Lughnasa: Dancing Towards Darkness

    Lughnasa is a joyful dance in the face of the approaching dark of winter.
    26 views2 comments
    Celtic Crystals: Is That Even a Thing?
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 24, 2020
    • 5 min

    Celtic Crystals: Is That Even a Thing?

    In Celtic spirituality, everything has a spark of the Divine, so belief in crystal energy is in keeping with Celtic tradition.
    18 views0 comments
    Quiz: Which Celtic Herb Are You?
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 17, 2020
    • 5 min

    Quiz: Which Celtic Herb Are You?

    Take this Celtic herb quiz and discover the hidden power of your personality! And be sure to enter the free drawing!
    28 views2 comments
    Celtic Tree Signs: A Holly in Summer
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 10, 2020
    • 4 min

    Celtic Tree Signs: A Holly in Summer

    Those born under the Celtic Tree sign of the Holly (7/8-8/4) are royalty. But behind their regal exteriors are caring, generous souls.
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