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

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.

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

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!