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The rich, magical folklore of the Celtic world is shaped in part by the landscapes of the Celtic countries. But the wild and windswept Scottish landscape, from the Highlands to the Western Isles, is home to some of the darkest and strangest creatures in any folklore.

Bethlehem’s annual Celtic Classic & Highland Games fill the city with the music of bagpipes, an iconic instrument with a history even older than the Games themselves.

While many Celtic wedding traditions have faded with time, countless others continue to create beautiful and magical moments at ceremonies today.

Although the number of traditional fishing boats is dwindling in Wales, the fisherman that remain are determined to keep the practice alive, passing the culture and skills between generations.

Although Irish whiskey was once the most popular spirit in the world, a bumpy road has seen it drop from markets before finally climbing its way back toward the top.

One of the most magical trees of the Celtic countries, the Hawthorn tree is often gnarled and thorny, and has been associated with fertility.

The Games mix track and field, piping, and Highland dance with tug-o-war, hammer throw, and the caber-toss in a celebration of all things Celtic.

Eisteddfod is a festival of Welsh literature, music and performance dating back to the 12th Century, and is still the largest folk festival in Europe.

Ah, Haggis…Great chieftain o' the puddin' race, and much misunderstood! - Robbie BurnsHaggis is a traditional Scottish dish, considered by many to be the…

The Kate Spade brand of bags is immensely popular, pioneering a wave of playful but still luxury fashion. The designer and entrepreneur behind the brand, Kate Spade, died Tuesday from an apparent suicide.