Christine Dorman
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.
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Christine Dorman
Sep 158 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.
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Christine Dorman
Jun 212 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.
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Christine Dorman
Feb 235 min read
Did You Know Islands, Sweaters, and Lambs = Imbolc?
What do sweaters, lambs, and the Aran Islands have to do with the Celtic festival of Imbolc (or each other)? Read on and find out!
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Christine Dorman
Jan 137 min read
Mystical, Mythic, and Magical Sites in Ireland
If the words mystical, mythic, or magical resonate within your soul, your next vacation needs to be to Ireland.
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Christine Dorman
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Thanksgiving Thoughts with a Celtic Twist
A short reflection on Gratitude and Celtic Hospitality.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 6, 20237 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.
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Christine Dorman
Sep 21, 20236 min read
Celtic Symbolism: Harvest and the Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox heralds the harvest season. On the Celtic calendar, it is the twilight of the year, & twilight is where magic happens.
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Christine Dorman
May 5, 20237 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.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 18, 20197 min read
Celtic Spirituality: Thin Places
The Caves at Keshcorran are believed to be an entrance to the Otherworld.
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