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A Taste of Scotland in North America: Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a rich history and a multicultural population, but its pride in its Scottish cultural heritage easy to see.
Christine Dorman
Feb 3, 20235 min read
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Why Brigid? The New Irish Holiday and Ancient Celtic Lore
Why would the Republic of Ireland create a new bank holiday in honor of a sixth century woman who may or may not have actually lived?
Christine Dorman
Jan 27, 20236 min read
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Must-See Castles in Scotland
Fairytales and fine furnishings, moats and murder holes, history and intrigue. Check out these must-see castles of Scotland.
Christine Dorman
Jan 20, 20237 min read
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Great Celtic Gifts to the World, List #1
From whiskey to ATMs, the Celts have made the world a better place. Here’s just a first list of the gifts they’ve given humankind.
Christine Dorman
Jan 13, 20236 min read
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Health, Wealth, and More: Celtic Herbs for the New Year
Happy New Year! What are you hoping for? Health? Wealth? Love? Celtic folklore offers a little plant magic to attain them.
Christine Dorman
Jan 6, 20236 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Dec 23, 20227 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Dec 16, 20225 min read
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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!
Christine Dorman
Dec 9, 20226 min read
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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!
Christine Dorman
Dec 2, 20225 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Nov 18, 20227 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Nov 11, 20227 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Nov 4, 20226 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20227 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Oct 14, 20226 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Oct 7, 20226 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Sep 30, 20226 min read
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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?
Christine Dorman
Sep 16, 20225 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Sep 9, 20227 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Sep 2, 20227 min read
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