Celtic Cultural Minute

The hearth and its fire holds a special place of reverence at the heart of Celtic culture. After working outdoors in wind and rain, to come in to a warm turf fire with the kettle on was a joy.

Keening is a traditional form of vocal lament and mourning for the dead in the Gaelic Celtic tradition, a ritual performed in Irish or Scots Gaelic at the wake or at the graveside.

When you think of Halloween, you may think of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn…but apples? Well, apples were a symbol of Halloween long before American…

The tartan has gained international popularity with people selecting and sporting a design of his or her fancy.Travelers to Scotland over the past several…

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

Find out about the brilliant, talented, and charismatic poet, Dylan Thomas. Learn about the legacy of one of the most celebrated writers and poets of the…

My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here,My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer;A-chasing the wild deer, and following the roe,My…

The national flag of Ireland is frequently referred to as the Irish tri-color. Beginning at the flag post, the colors are green, white, and orange. The…

Learn about the story behind the flag of Scotland. Find out about the symbolism behind the white cross and blue background.

The great poet Robbie Burns was born on January 25, 1759, in a small farmhouse on the wild and windy coast of Ayrshire, Scotland. The child of…