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Christine Dorman
Dec 4, 20204 min read
The Veiled Lady: Celtic Goddess of Winter
Often depicted as a hag, the Cailleach is one of the most ancient of the Celtic goddesses & a shapeshifter. Her name means "Veiled One."
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Christine Dorman
Nov 27, 20206 min read
Celtic Hospitality and Gratitude: Thanksgiving 2020
To the Celts hospitality and gratitude were intertwined. Not only were you thankful for hospitality, but thankfulness made you hospitable.
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Christine Dorman
Nov 20, 20204 min read
The Celtic Magic of Thanksgiving Seasonings
Thanksgiving herbs bring more than good smells and yummy flavor. Celtic folklore says they can work magic!
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Christine Dorman
Nov 13, 20204 min read
That Will Be Two and a Half Cows Please: Ancient Irish Laws
Under Brehon law, fines imposed for crimes often were paid for with cattle. Find out more about ancient Irish law in this week's post.
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Christine Dorman
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Celtic Tree Signs: Secrets of the Reed and Wolf
Those born under the Celtic Tree Sign of the Reed (Oct 28-Nov 24) love mysteries. They can be enigmatic themselves & as strategic as a wolf.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 30, 20205 min read
Samhain: Hope in the Midst of Fear and Darkness
Samhain is a journey through darkness and death that leads to light and life.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 23, 20205 min read
Food & Fun for a Stay-at-Home Celtic Halloween
We may be stuck at home but we can still have a fun, Celtic-inspired Halloween celebration. Here's how.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 16, 20207 min read
Spooky Tales for a Celtic Halloween
As he approached the bridge, a chill went through him like a cold wind blowing through his heart.
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Christine Dorman
Oct 9, 20205 min read
Celtic Halloween: Black Cats and Witchcraft
Halloween is a genuinely Celtic holiday. Witches and black cats are emblematic of Halloween. But just how Celtic are they?
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Christine Dorman
Oct 2, 20204 min read
Celtic Tree Signs: Ivy and the Butterfly
Those born under the Celtic Tree Sign Ivy (Sept 30-Oct 27) are attractive & charming. And they thrive no matter what life throws at them!
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Christine Dorman
Sep 25, 20205 min read
Banshees, Cú Siths, and Fenodryees: A Celtic Character Quiz
Halloween is coming. Celtic characters will be coming here from the Otherworld. Take this quiz to know who you'll be dealing with!
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Christine Dorman
Sep 18, 20206 min read
Celtic Balance and the Autumnal Equinox
The Autumnal Equinox is a good time to reflect on Celtic balance, which is a triad: the light, the dark, and the in-between.
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Christine Dorman
Sep 11, 20208 min read
Dragons versus Unicorns: Who’d Win in a P.R. Battle?
In a reputation-for-goodness contest, unicorns would win easily over dragons. But are dragons really that bad? And are all unicorns good?
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Christine Dorman
Sep 4, 20204 min read
Celtic Tree Signs: The Graceful yet Spiraling Vine
The Celtic Tree Sign for Sept. 2-29 is The Vine, but how is a vine a tree? And which vine is it? Find out that and more in this post.
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Christine Dorman
Aug 28, 20207 min read
Wales: Land of the Dragon and the Bear
If Scotland is the land of the unicorn, Wales is the land of the dragon (and of the Bear, King Arthur). Take a virtual tour of Wales!
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Christine Dorman
Aug 21, 20207 min read
Tour the Land of the Unicorn: Scotland
Scotland: land of the unicorn and of ancient Celtic soul.
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Christine Dorman
Aug 14, 20206 min read
A Mystical Vacation: Ireland
Take a virtual visit in mythical, mystical Ireland!
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Christine Dorman
Aug 7, 20205 min read
Celtic Tree Signs: The Wise Hazel
Finn MacCumhail became Irish myth's greatest hero after eating hazelnuts...indirectly.
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Christine Dorman
Jul 31, 20206 min read
Lughnasa: Dancing Towards Darkness
Lughnasa is a joyful dance in the face of the approaching dark of winter.
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Christine Dorman
Jul 24, 20205 min read
Celtic Crystals: Is That Even a Thing?
In Celtic spirituality, everything has a spark of the Divine, so belief in crystal energy is in keeping with Celtic tradition.
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