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Impressive (or Intimidating) Female Figures of Scottish Folklore
Celtic women have a reputation for fierce independence and feistiness, but these women of Scottish folklore can be utterly terrifying!
Christine Dorman
Mar 147 min read
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Tree Folklore for a Celtic Spring
Spring is here! At least on the Celtic calendar. Discover the trees and folklore of a Celtic Spring.
Christine Dorman
Feb 38 min read
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A Celtic Folklore Response to Winter Woes
Winter got you down? Here are some Celtic folklore inspired ways to cope with winter woes.
Christine Dorman
Jan 198 min read
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The Significance of Horses in Celtic Culture and Folklore
Horses may not immediately spring to mind when I say "Celts." But they should.
Christine Dorman
Dec 29, 20247 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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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?
Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20247 min read
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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!
Christine Dorman
Oct 19, 20247 min read
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Cool Dishes for a Celtic Autumn
It's autumn. Time for food, folklore, and fun!
Christine Dorman
Sep 29, 20248 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Sep 15, 20248 min read
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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!
Christine Dorman
Sep 1, 20248 min read
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Celtic Herbs for Lughnasa
Celebrate the ancient Celtic fire festival with the magic of herbs.
Christine Dorman
Aug 3, 20247 min read
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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!
Christine Dorman
Jul 5, 20246 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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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
Christine Dorman
May 10, 20247 min read
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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).
Christine Dorman
Apr 28, 20246 min read
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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!
Christine Dorman
Apr 12, 20246 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Apr 6, 20241 min read
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A Magical Celtic Spring
Spring is here and it's bursting with Celtic magic. Find out more in today's post.
Christine Dorman
Mar 22, 20246 min read
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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!
Christine Dorman
Jan 26, 20245 min read
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