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The Illuminated Dog and Other Folklore from the Scottish Islands
From Illuminated faerie dogs to islands formed from a dragon’s teeth to faeries with only one nostrils, the folklore of the Scottish Isles is anything but dull!

Christine Dorman
1 day ago8 min read


Celtic Island Folklore
Phantom Priestesses who are harbingers of impending tragedy. An island that only appears once every seven years. Domestic faeries who will bite your legs off if you insult them. The islands associated with the Celtic nations offer rich and intriguing folklore.

Christine Dorman
Jul 288 min read


Summer Solstice: Mystical or Scientific?
The summer solstice has become associated with neo-paganism and witchcraft, but it's actually a natural, astronomical event. And one that is vital to our continued existence.

Christine Dorman
Jun 204 min read


Symbolic Celtic Names for Expectant Parents and Fiction Writers (Part 2: Boys)
Want a Celtic language (Irish, Scottish, or Welsh) name for your baby or fictional character? Check out this list!

Christine Dorman
Jun 117 min read


Symbolic Celtic Names for Expectant Parents and Fiction Writers (Part 1: Girls)
Have fun exploring these names from the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh languages and discover their symbolic meanings.

Christine Dorman
May 227 min read


The Welsh Kitten Who Grew into a Killer Cat
Cath Palug looked like an adorable kitten, but the fact that it had a glowing red eye should’ve made his adoptive parents aware that this was no ordinary cat.

Christine Dorman
Apr 145 min read


Impressive (or Intimidating) Female Figures of Scottish Folklore
Celtic women have a reputation for fierce independence and feistiness, but these women of Scottish folklore can be utterly terrifying!

Christine Dorman
Mar 147 min read


Tree Folklore for a Celtic Spring
Spring is here! At least on the Celtic calendar. Discover the trees and folklore of a Celtic Spring.

Christine Dorman
Feb 38 min read


A Celtic Folklore Response to Winter Woes
Winter got you down? Here are some Celtic folklore inspired ways to cope with winter woes.

Christine Dorman
Jan 198 min read


The Significance of Horses in Celtic Culture and Folklore
Horses may not immediately spring to mind when I say "Celts." But they should.

Christine Dorman
Dec 29, 20247 min read


Winter Solstice: the Darkest Day’s Celtic Hope
The Winter Solstice is the darkest day and the longest night. Sounds grim. But from a Celtic perspective, it's a symbol of hope.

Christine Dorman
Dec 15, 20245 min read


Thanksgiving Links to Celtic Folklore
What do the North American Thanksgiving holidays have to do with Celtic culture and folklore? Two words: hospitality and magic.

Christine Dorman
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Who Might You Meet in the Celtic Otherworld?
At Samhain, the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. If you stumbled into the Otherworld, who might you encounter?

Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20247 min read


Happy Halloween Welsh-Style!
Nos Galen Gaeaf (aka Spirit Night), with its roots in Samhain, is the Welsh version of Halloween. But it has its own unique traditions too!

Christine Dorman
Oct 19, 20247 min read


Cool Dishes for a Celtic Autumn
It's autumn. Time for food, folklore, and fun!

Christine Dorman
Sep 29, 20248 min read


An American Autumn Woven with Celtic Folklore
A Venn Diagram of the things that say “autumn” to an American and their connection to Celtic tradition and folklore.

Christine Dorman
Sep 15, 20248 min read


Build Your Own Celtic Folklore Character
Looking for a fun party game? Looking for inspiration for fictional characters? Love Celtic folklore? Today's post is for you!

Christine Dorman
Sep 1, 20248 min read


Celtic Herbs for Lughnasa
Celebrate the ancient Celtic fire festival with the magic of herbs.

Christine Dorman
Aug 3, 20247 min read


Counting Cows: The Significance of Cattle in Celtic Culture and Folklore
The significance of cattle in Celtic culture shows up in folk traditions, mythology, and even wages and legal fines!

Christine Dorman
Jul 5, 20246 min read


Another Solstice—Yay! Um, What Exactly is a Solstice Anyway?
The two solstices are not esoteric neo-pagan festivals. They are events of nature that mark two major turning points of our lives each year.

Christine Dorman
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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