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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.
Christine Dorman
Dec 16, 20236 min read
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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.
Christine Dorman
Nov 3, 20236 min read
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Characters and Decorations for a Celtic Folklore Halloween
This year, why not have a Celtic folklore-themed celebration to honor Halloween’s origin in the ancient festival of Samhain?
Christine Dorman
Oct 21, 20236 min read
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No More Gore! Return Halloween to Its Celtic Roots
It’s time to return the celebration of Halloween to its Samhain roots and its mystical, magical, hope-based themes.
Christine Dorman
Oct 6, 20237 min read
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Meet Y Telwyth Teg: The Five-fold Faeries of Wales
Ireland isn't the only Celtic nation with Fair Folk. Meet Wales' Fair Family: Y Telwyth Teg.
Christine Dorman
Jul 14, 20235 min read
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Beltane: The Magical Start to a Celtic Summer
The Celtic festival of Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of joy, warmth, and abundance.
Christine Dorman
May 5, 20237 min read
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Interview With a Teenage Faerie
Meet Siobhan Bla h’Eithne, a seventeen-ages-old faerie, the great-granddaughter of a Faerie Queen and the daughter of a banshee!
Christine Dorman
Apr 21, 20236 min read
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The Celtic Magic of Spring
Ah, to be Celtic now that spring has come! This week’s post explores the symbolism, and plant magic Celtic folklore attaches to spring.
Christine Dorman
Mar 24, 20236 min read
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Food and Phrases for a Celtic Valentine’s Day
Food, flowers, phrases, and folklore to give your Valentine’s Day a bit of Celtic flare.
Christine Dorman
Feb 10, 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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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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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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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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