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Christine Dorman
Dec 23, 20227 min read
TÃr na nÓg: An Irish Invitation to Paradise
Before accepting an Irish faerie’s invitation to follow her to Tir na nÓg, a paradise of eternal youth, be sure to read this post.
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Christine Dorman
Dec 16, 20225 min read
Celtic Cycle of Life Trees: Birch, Elder, and Yew
Trees are highly symbolic in Celtic folklore. Today’s post explores three trees associated with the Celts’ belief in life, death, & rebirth.
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Christine Dorman
Dec 9, 20226 min read
Festive Food Suggestions for Celtic Christmas / Holiday Meals
Spruce up your holiday dinner by adding foods from traditional Irish, Scottish, and Welsh Christmas meals. No Celtic ancestor required!
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Christine Dorman
Dec 2, 20225 min read
Christmas Decorating and Celtic Folklore: A Surprising Connection
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!
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Christine Dorman
Nov 18, 20227 min read
Seasoning Your American Thanksgiving with Celtic Hospitality
Ah, Thanksgiving! Good food, family, and often, friction. Applying the mindset of Celtic hospitality might help the day go more smoothly.
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Christine Dorman
Nov 11, 20227 min read
Celtic Trees Arise! Cad Goddeu and Celtic Symbolism
In the 6th century Welsh poem, "Cad Goddeu," trees come to life--and so does the symbolism of Celtic folklore.
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Christine Dorman
Nov 4, 20226 min read
Celebrating Autumn in Irish, Scots Gaelic, and Welsh
In celebration of autumn and the ancestors, here are some autumnal phrases in Irish, Scots Gaelic, and Welsh.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Celtic Moonfish’s Collection of Halloween Ghost Posts
Happy All Hallow’s Eve! Here’s a curated collection of Celtic Moonfish blog’s best ghost story posts.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20227 min read
Pumpkin Spice Sprinkled with Celtic Folklore
In the U.S., October is Pumpkin Spice Time. This week’s post serves it up with a sprinkle of Celtic folklore and magic.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 14, 20226 min read
Have a Samhain-Themed Celtic Halloween
Getting ready for Halloween? Here are food and decorations that reflect the holiday’s ancient roots: the Celtic festival of Samhain.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 7, 20226 min read
Flowers, Folklore, and Food for a Celtic Autumn
October’s here and it’s time to celebrate autumn flowers and food—with a Celtic slant and a bit of folklore.
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Christine Dorman
Sep 30, 20226 min read
Appalachian Culture: Is It Celtic? The Answer’s Complicated
Appalachia is known for its distinct culture. Most Americans consider it Celtic in its roots. But that belief is not completely accurate.
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Christine Dorman
Sep 16, 20225 min read
Celtic Lessons the Autumnal Equinox Teaches
Ancient Celts celebrated the autumnal equinox as a holy day, but does this astronomical event still have lessons to teach us?
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Christine Dorman
Sep 9, 20227 min read
Meg: Tudor Queen of Scots with a Celtic Spirit
Margaret, Queen of Scots was an English Tudor princess, but she had the fight and spirit of a Celtic woman.
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Christine Dorman
Sep 2, 20227 min read
Don’t Mess with These Mythical Celtic Women!
Feisty Celtic women is a stereotype. Even so, upsetting these five women of Celtic myth and legend can get you killed. Or worse.
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Christine Dorman
Aug 26, 20226 min read
My Five Favorite Faeries from Irish Folklore
Irish faeries are not cute and sweet. They are powerful, capricious, and intriguing. Here are five of my favorites.
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Christine Dorman
Aug 19, 20225 min read
The Intriguing History of the Stone of Scone
It’s a block of sandstone. So why have people hidden it, stolen it, and claimed it has magical properties? The mysterious Stone of Scone.
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Christine Dorman
Aug 12, 20226 min read
Y Ddraig Geltaidd: Dragons in Celtic Folklore
Dragons are popular right now. Actually, they have been for centuries, including in Celtic folklore.
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Christine Dorman
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Lughnasa: Celebrating Summer's End and the Harvest
August 1st is Lughnasa. Discover the origin, folk traditions, and themes of this ancient Celtic festival.
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Christine Dorman
Jul 29, 20226 min read
12 Summertime Herbs in Celtic Folklore and Medicine
As summer reaches its height, here are the medicinal benefits of 12 summertime herbs--and the magic Celtic folklore says they contain.
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