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Who were the Celts, the fierce warriors who practiced druidism and sacked Rome?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe ancient Celts were fierce warriors who lived in mainland Europe. But during the Renaissance, an...
Faith: As St. Patrick learned, fairies and faith can go together
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 3 months agoAt this time of year, thoughts of St. Patrick and Celtic traditions come to mind. Revelers don...
Bejabbers! Learn Something New About the Luck of the Irish Thanks to These 100+ Irish Surnames
Parade via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWe've got insight into 105 of common Irish last names, and their meanings. The luck of the Irish....
Halloween: Why do we celebrate it and why is it on Oct. 31? It's a 2000-year-old Celtic tradition.
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 8 months agoHalloween is almost here. That means it's that time to tell scary stories around the campfire, dress...
Halloween May Be a Modern Holiday, But It’s Rooted in Ancient Pagan Traditions
Popular Mechanics via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhere Do Halloween Traditions Actually Come From?Transcendental Graphics - Getty Images As the sun...
Tricking and treating has a history
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHalloween parade in New York. AP Photo/Andres KudackiOver the past few decades, Halloween celebrations have gained in popularity, not only with children...
Every Celtic Knot Holds Meaning Within Its Intricate Design
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 1 month agoHave you ever noticed the intricate, interlacing patterns adorning ancient manuscripts, stonework or...
Ivana Kupala, Ukraine’s midsummer festival
Kyiv Independent via Yahoo News· 58 minutes agoAs the day begins in late June, people collect flowers and herbs from meadows and riverbanks, fashioning them into wreaths. The night culminates in the...
Everything You Need to Know About Mabon
Cosmopolitan via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMark your calendar for September 22 and start making plans to celebrate Mabon. Ma-what? Mabon takes place on the fall equinox. It’s a pagan celebration...
Why Do People Keep Pinching Me? The Origins of 4 St. Patrick's Day Traditions, Explained
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBeing told to put on a green sweater and enjoy some corned beef seems like a completely random...
