Why do people pucker up beneath a parasitic plant during Christmastime? Explore the ancient Celtic origins of this midwinter custom
Category Archives: Folklore
50 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for the Irish Mythology-Lover in Your Family
Looking for the perfect Irish gift for that special someone this Christmas? Look no further: you’ve reached the end of your journey
From Apple Bobbing to Trick-or-Treating: The Celtic History Behind Our Favorite Halloween Traditions
The history of Halloween is steeped in Celtic culture. Uncover the Celtic origins of 6 Halloween customs.
Samhain Reading List: 13 Frightening Works of Fiction for Celebrating Halloween’s Celtic Roots
Get in the Samhain spirit with these spine-tingling Celtic horror novels and short story collections
Dracula’s Irish Origins: Was Bram Stoker’s Vampire Actually Inspired by the Celtic Chieftain Abhartach?
We all know that Dracula was based on Vlad the Impaler, right? Turns out there’s a lot more to the story
Was ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Really Inspired by the Dullahan, the Headless Horseman of Irish Mythology?
An in-depth history of the Dullahan and how he may (or may not) have influenced Washington Irving’s headless horseman
The Jaw-Dropping History of the Jack-O’-Lantern: A Tale of Turnips, Samhain, and Severed Heads
Where do jack-o’-lanterns come from? Learn about their Irish origins in this deep dive
The Rise of Irish and Celtic Mythology in Popular Culture
Learn how Irish and Celtic mythology inspired some of today’s most popular books, films, TV shows, and fictional characters.
10 Graphic Novels Based on Irish and Celtic Mythology
Explore the gods and creatures of Celtic mythology in all their colorful glory in these comic book interpretations of the classic tales.
WolfWalkers and Irish Mythology: The Lycanthropic Lore Behind the Oscar-Nominated Animated Feature
Werewolves are a staple of Irish folklore. Learn how a Kilkenny-based cartoon studio brought them to life in the gorgeous film WolfWalkers.
Irish Myths 