The Giants Causeway is in Ulster, 1 of the 4 traditional provinces of Ireland. But some scholars claim that a mystical 5th province exists.

Learn about the Celtic tree sign of the Ash, the characteristics of those born under its influence & folklore about the tree itself.

The Celts are not known as a romantic race but Celtic love has surprising riches to offer.

Imbolc marks the return of the sun. In the cold dark of mid-winter, it promises life will bud again.

St. Patrick is well-known as Ireland's patron saint, but Ireland has a female patron saint as well: Brigid. Or was she a goddess?

People born under the sign of the Rowan are visionary, idealistic, philosophical humanitarians.

Chamomile & lavender are great stress-reducers but folklore says they offer magical benefits too, including attracting love & money.

Fire, bread, scary horse heads, and catastrophe-bearing red-heads all play a part in Celtic New Year's traditions.

Christian Celtic & pagan Celtic beliefs & symbols melded together & preserved ancient folklore & created Christmas traditions.

Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. For the Celts, it also is a symbol of hope, renewal, and rebirth.

Celts considered mistletoe so magical & sacred that harvesting it required a ritual led by a Druid priest.

Kissing the Blarney Stone is said to bestow the gift of eloquence. True or not, Celtic writers have shown the power of words.

The American holiday of Thanksgiving and some Celtic cultural values might have more in common than might be immediately apparent.

The Elder tree was sacred to the Celts. It gave them food, medicine, & magic. But a bad-tempered spirit lived in it too!

Over the centuries, Morgan le Fay has developed a bad reputation. But does she really deserve it?

Arthur, the great medieval Anglo-Saxon king, wasn't medieval or a king. The historical figure was most likely a Celtic war leader.

Samhain is the Celtic origin of Halloween, but it was so much more than trick-or-treating. It was 3-days long. And attendance was mandatory.

Celtic Bards were masters of the spoken (or sung) word. and with those words, they could make or break kings.

The Caves at Keshcorran are believed to be an entrance to the Otherworld.

Divination was a part of Samhain activities so bring your fortune-telling tools to the Celtic Halloween party.