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Christine Dorman
Jan 198 min read
A Celtic Folklore Response to Winter Woes
Winter got you down? Here are some Celtic folklore inspired ways to cope with winter woes.
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Christine Dorman
Dec 29, 20247 min read
The Significance of Horses in Celtic Culture and Folklore
Horses may not immediately spring to mind when I say "Celts." But they should.
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Christine Dorman
Dec 15, 20245 min read
Winter Solstice: the Darkest Day’s Celtic Hope
The Winter Solstice is the darkest day and the longest night. Sounds grim. But from a Celtic perspective, it's a symbol of hope.
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Christine Dorman
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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
Nov 3, 20247 min read
Who Might You Meet in the Celtic Otherworld?
At Samhain, the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. If you stumbled into the Otherworld, who might you encounter?
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Christine Dorman
Oct 19, 20247 min read
Happy Halloween Welsh-Style!
Nos Galen Gaeaf (aka Spirit Night), with its roots in Samhain, is the Welsh version of Halloween. But it has its own unique traditions too!
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Christine Dorman
Sep 29, 20248 min read
Cool Dishes for a Celtic Autumn
It's autumn. Time for food, folklore, and fun!
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Christine Dorman
Sep 15, 20248 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
Sep 1, 20248 min read
Build Your Own Celtic Folklore Character
Looking for a fun party game? Looking for inspiration for fictional characters? Love Celtic folklore? Today's post is for you!
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Christine Dorman
Aug 3, 20247 min read
Celtic Herbs for Lughnasa
Celebrate the ancient Celtic fire festival with the magic of herbs.
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Christine Dorman
Jul 5, 20246 min read
Counting Cows: The Significance of Cattle in Celtic Culture and Folklore
The significance of cattle in Celtic culture shows up in folk traditions, mythology, and even wages and legal fines!
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Christine Dorman
Jun 21, 20242 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
May 10, 20247 min read
Notable Mothers of Celtic Folklore
From a mother who dies so others can eat to a mother who makes a thunderstorm to stop her son’s wedding, Celtic folklore mothers aren't dull
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Christine Dorman
Apr 27, 20246 min read
The Magical Trees and Flowers of Beltane
Find out about the trees, flowers, magic, and folklore associated with the Celtic fire festival of Beltane (May 1st).
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Christine Dorman
Apr 12, 20246 min read
Ancient Celtic Women: Fierce and Free? Fact or Fiction?
Did ancient Celtic women really have more rights than their Greek and Roman contemporaries? Did they actually go to battle? Find out here!
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Christine Dorman
Apr 6, 20241 min read
A Brief Pause to Look Back
This week, I'm taking a short break, but I'll be back next week. Meanwhile, here are a few of my past posts I'm really fond of.
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Christine Dorman
Mar 22, 20246 min read
A Magical Celtic Spring
Spring is here and it's bursting with Celtic magic. Find out more in today's post.
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Christine Dorman
Jan 26, 20245 min read
Mining Folk: Writing Prompts Inspired by Scottish Folklore
Whether you’re a writer looking for story ideas or a lover of good stories, Scottish folklore can set the imagination on fire!
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Christine Dorman
Dec 16, 20236 min read
Celtic Folklore Woven into Winter
Some things we associate with Christmas, such as mistletoe and holly, actually have their roots in ancient Celtic folk practices for winter.
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Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20236 min read
Magical Combination: Herbs, Spices, Celtic Folklore, and Recipes
Today's post is a celebration of the magic Celtic folklore attributes to certain herbs and spices.
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