Articles related to "Irish Folklore"
A Puca Comes to Pennsylvania
'Tis October, the month of Hallowe’en…. The Celtic Druids called it Samhain. It was their New Year and the day of the final harvest of the season. It was also the day when the veil between the living and the dead was the thinnest. The souls of the dead roamed the earth. Soul cakes were baked and set out for these souls, along with a glass of wine. Candles were lit. Tallow lanterns were made from hollowing out mangel-wurzels, a type of turnip. Today, pumpkins are carved. Hallowe’en is the time of witches, ghosts, long-leggity beasties, black cats and bats…. This is the second “most decorated” holiday after Christmas. Animal ghosties? Why not? There is much documentation. Why not take a journey into the otherworldly land of ghostly animals? Today’s animal du jour is the puca, a legendary animal spirit who came to Pennsylvania.
paranormal • puca • pooka • black animal • mischievous spirit
'Tis October, the month of Hallowe’en…. The Celtic Druids called it Samhain. It was their New Year and the day of the final harvest of the season. It was also the day when the veil between the living and the dead was the thinnest. The souls of the dead roamed the earth. Soul cakes were baked and set out for these souls, along with a glass of wine. Candles were lit. Tallow lanterns were made from hollowing out mangel-wurzels, a type of turnip. Today, pumpkins are carved. Hallowe’en is the time of witches, ghosts, long-leggity beasties, black cats and bats…. This is the second “most decorated” holiday after Christmas. Animal ghosties? Why not? There is much documentation. Why not take a journey into the otherworldly land of ghostly animals? Today’s animal du jour is the puca, a legendary animal spirit who came to Pennsylvania.
paranormal • puca • pooka • black animal • mischievous spirit
St. Patrick's Day Fun (March 17th)
On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish! This article includes sites to educate you and your children about the Irish folklore surrounding the holiday and some wonderful craft activities to help brighten the day.
st. patrick's day • children • crafts • irish folklore • activities
On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish! This article includes sites to educate you and your children about the Irish folklore surrounding the holiday and some wonderful craft activities to help brighten the day.
st. patrick's day • children • crafts • irish folklore • activities
Druids, Saints and Trees
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir