Druid is a title that gets bandied about with the reckless abandon of an inebriated bard. Let’s separate druid history from druid mythology, shall we?
Tag Archives: Celtic history
A Modern-Day Druid Is Using Ancient Celtic Wisdom to Save the World, One Sacred Tree at a Time
What can the ancient Celts can teach us about environmentalism? A druid’s guide to saving sacred trees
Imbolc Explained: The Celtic Origins of Groundhog Day
Ever wonder how Groundhog Day became a thing? It started with Imbolc, the ancient Celtic feast day of the fertility goddess Brigid
The Celtic Origins of Kissing Under the Mistletoe at Christmas
Why do people pucker up beneath a parasitic plant during Christmastime? Explore the ancient Celtic origins of this midwinter custom
6 Halloween Rituals Rooted in the Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain
The origins of Halloween are rooted in the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain. But how, specifically, did Samhain give rise to all those wacky Halloween rituals?
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
Did the Celts Really Reach the Americas Before the Vikings and Columbus? Debunking a Misguided Theory
Popular beliefs about the ancient Celts are plagued by pseudoarchaeology. It’s time to clear a few things up.
Double-Header Book Review: The Celtic Empire by Peter Berresford Ellis and Celtic Empire by Clive Cussler
Two books, both alike in title but definitely not in dignity. Journey to the historical and fictional Celtic Empires.