Happy Samhain, Happy New Year, Happy Halloween! Randi ThorneauRandi Thorneau loves to write product reviews. Reach out to her through the main submissions email for Celtic Nations Magazine – celticnationsmagazine@gmail.comContinue Reading

Behind the artwork of the Rowan Tree… Earlier this year I came across a submission open for creatives to send work to be chosen in the “Voices of the Grove: Beltane 2021-2022 The Call of Brighid” journal-diary (Volume two in the series by Yuri Leitch) Naturally I felt the urgeContinue Reading

These are a random sampling of Celtic and Welsh images for St. Dwynwen, the Welsh Saint of True Love. Celtic Nations Magazine makes no claim to any copyright associated with images in this gallery. Please CONTACT US to address any copyright concerns. Randi ThorneauRandi Thorneau loves to write product reviews.Continue Reading

St. Valentine is known as the patron saint of Lovers, and his special day is February 14th. Actually, there were three St. Valentines who lived during the 3rd Century. Two lived in Italy, and were executed during the reign of Roman Emperor, Claudius Gothieus. The third resided in a Roman provinceContinue Reading

Here’s a little video by Michael Fortune demonstrating how to make a St. Brigid’s Cross.   He has been making the St. Brigid’s Cross for the past 40 years and never tires of gathering the rushes and making them on the 31st of January, the Eve of St. Brigid’s Day.Continue Reading

Imbloc is coming up and is known also as Brigid’s day and has become conflated with the old goddess with a later person that has become known as St. Brigid’s Day. Now most know St. Brigid as being primarily associated with Ireland. However, she is also found in Wales. ThereContinue Reading

Join the The Association of Irish & Celtic Festivals for a celebration of St. Brigid, by highlighting some of the wonderful female Irish acts from around the world. Co-hosts for the event: Eileen Ivers Joanie Madden Cherish the Ladies Performers include: Morgan Bullock Karan Casey Cherish the Ladies Ashley DavisContinue Reading

This amazing drone show was staged over the Scottish Highlands and then placed into city scenes of Edinburgh. The entire event was COVID-safe, and a fitting tribute to the passing of 2020 and the welcoming of 2021. Happy New Year To All! CNM-admincelticnationsmagazine.comContinue Reading

Will ‘o the Wisp by Arian Niwl   Now Tom was a fine man oh so rare Handsome of features with ginger hair And a big heart that was friendly and fair   Now each maiden from young to old From one’s so shy, to those so bold Raven hairedContinue Reading

The pwca, or in Ireland the púca, and other names across the Celtic world, are spirits that can be either beneficial or malevolent. Púca are noted for taking on the shape of animals – primarily a horse – and then taking the rider for the nasty ride of their life.Continue Reading

A collection of Samhain Blesssings from around the Web. Randi ThorneauRandi Thorneau loves to write product reviews. Reach out to her through the main submissions email for Celtic Nations Magazine – celticnationsmagazine@gmail.comContinue Reading