
Celtic Cultural Minute
Thursdays, 8:00 PM during Celtic Faire
A weekly feature aired during WDIY's Celtic Faire every Thursday exploring Celtic traditions and history.
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Known by many names like Little Christmas, Three Kings Day, and 12th Night, January 6th is known in Ireland as the Women's Christmas, and is a day to embrace the end of the winter holidays.
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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.
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The country of Ireland has claimed Lady Gregory as its own, known for her memoirs, poetry, and plays infused with a love of Irish language and history.
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The kilt began its life in 16th Century Scotland, and continues to be seen as a powerful, romantic and dramatic symbol of culture.
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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.
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One of the most magical trees of the Celtic countries, the Hawthorn tree is often gnarled and thorny, and has been associated with fertility.
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The raucous tradition of Puck Fair is believed to have descended from old Lughnasadh festivals, and involves a hunt for a wild goat to be crowned "King Puck."
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Lughnasadh has been observed for thousands of years, with rich traditions continuing to celebrate the first fruits of harvest.
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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.
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Traditional handmade Celtic boats like currachs help residents to this day as they navigate the seas and inland waters.