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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


Notable Mothers of Celtic Folklore
From a mother who dies so others can eat to a mother who makes a thunderstorm to stop her son’s wedding, Celtic folklore mothers aren't dull

Christine Dorman
May 10, 20247 min read


The Magical Trees and Flowers of Beltane
Find out about the trees, flowers, magic, and folklore associated with the Celtic fire festival of Beltane (May 1st).

Christine Dorman
Apr 27, 20246 min read


Ancient Celtic Women: Fierce and Free? Fact or Fiction?
Did ancient Celtic women really have more rights than their Greek and Roman contemporaries? Did they actually go to battle? Find out here!

Christine Dorman
Apr 12, 20246 min read


A Brief Pause to Look Back
This week, I'm taking a short break, but I'll be back next week. Meanwhile, here are a few of my past posts I'm really fond of.

Christine Dorman
Apr 6, 20241 min read


A Magical Celtic Spring
Spring is here and it's bursting with Celtic magic. Find out more in today's post.

Christine Dorman
Mar 22, 20246 min read


Mining Folk: Writing Prompts Inspired by Scottish Folklore
Whether you’re a writer looking for story ideas or a lover of good stories, Scottish folklore can set the imagination on fire!

Christine Dorman
Jan 26, 20245 min read


Celtic Folklore Woven into Winter
Some things we associate with Christmas, such as mistletoe and holly, actually have their roots in ancient Celtic folk practices for winter.

Christine Dorman
Dec 16, 20236 min read


Magical Combination: Herbs, Spices, Celtic Folklore, and Recipes
Today's post is a celebration of the magic Celtic folklore attributes to certain herbs and spices.

Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20236 min read


Characters and Decorations for a Celtic Folklore Halloween
This year, why not have a Celtic folklore-themed celebration to honor Halloween’s origin in the ancient festival of Samhain?

Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20236 min read


No More Gore! Return Halloween to Its Celtic Roots
It’s time to return the celebration of Halloween to its Samhain roots and its mystical, magical, hope-based themes.

Christine Dorman
Oct 6, 20237 min read


Meet Y Telwyth Teg: The Five-fold Faeries of Wales
Ireland isn't the only Celtic nation with Fair Folk. Meet Wales' Fair Family: Y Telwyth Teg.

Christine Dorman
Jul 14, 20235 min read


Beltane: The Magical Start to a Celtic Summer
The Celtic festival of Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of joy, warmth, and abundance.

Christine Dorman
May 5, 20237 min read


Interview With a Teenage Faerie
Meet Siobhan Bla h’Eithne, a seventeen-ages-old faerie, the great-granddaughter of a Faerie Queen and the daughter of a banshee!

Christine Dorman
Apr 20, 20236 min read


The Celtic Magic of Spring
Ah, to be Celtic now that spring has come! This week’s post explores the symbolism, and plant magic Celtic folklore attaches to spring.

Christine Dorman
Mar 24, 20236 min read


Food and Phrases for a Celtic Valentine’s Day
Food, flowers, phrases, and folklore to give your Valentine’s Day a bit of Celtic flare.

Christine Dorman
Feb 10, 20235 min read
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