Samhain – The Celtic Roots of Halloween (briefly)
When the Veil is Thin and the Fires Dance What we now call Halloween (Hallowe’en) was once the first Celtic fire festival of the year. Most of our modern …
Category: Ireland
Danny Boy – The Ultimate Irish Ballad
The Secret History of Danny Boy It’s almost hard to imagine, but Danny Boy was once known much better by another name, and in fact the tune has a longer …
The Claddagh
The Claddagh is Synonymous with Ireland herself. But where did the Claddagh come from? The original form of the Claddagh design, as most people know, is as a ring …
Meet the Screaming Orphans!
To further our commitment to Celtic culture, USA Kilts is teaming up with musicians to advance the spread of Celtic music across the globe. We’ve partnered with Ireland’s own …
Star Wars & the Power of the Force at Ireland’s Skellig Michael
‘STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI’ — ON LOCATION IN IRELAND! The final scene of Star Wars: The Force Awakens as well as the new trailer for Star Wars: The Last …
Your Celtic Wedding – Part 5 – Celtic Wedding Cake
THE CENTERPIECE OF ANY WEDDING FESTIVITIES IS THE CAKE, NATURALLY. It’s worth noting though that the modern American wedding cake is a far cry from the traditional Celtic wedding cake …
Your Celtic Wedding – Part 3 – Rituals for Luck
WHAT ARE SOME CLASSIC CELTIC WEDDING CUSTOMS? As a matter of fact, there are many Celtic wedding customs to choose from. Most of these quaint and touching traditions were intended to …
Do Irish Wear Kilts?
Did Irish People Wear Kilts? Irish kilts! It’s a perennial question with a lot of confusion. The short answer is yes, but not for as long as the Scots. While …
Samhain – The Celtic Irish Roots of Halloween
Our modern holiday of Halloween, or Hallowe’en, has quite ancient roots in Celtic lands such as Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Mann. But nowhere are the roots stronger …