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Celtic Paganism has many different expressions and each of these expressions constitute a tradition in itself. It is misleading to simply call oneself Celtic without a further study into what that means. The term \”Celtic\” spans at least 8 countries.
I am publishing my studies here on this website. The main purpose of publishing my writings online is to provide people with the information about Celtic culture. I enjoy sharing the ancient knowledge of a people who are ecologically aware and in tune with nature. My most sincere hope is to inspire a connection with one\’s ancestors, with whom we are rooted to and come from nature.
In the old Celtic times, young people would spend the entire night in the woods \”A-Maying,\” and then dance around the phallic Maypole the next morning. Older married couples were allowed to remove their wedding rings (and the restrictions they imply) for this one night. May morning is a magickal time for wild water (dew, flowing streams, and springs) which is collected and used to bathe in for beauty, or to drink for health.
Almost a century later, the Celts invaded Greece and sacked Delphi, removing a large hoard of gold. Even Alexander the Great found it prudent to form an alliance with the people whom the Greeks called the \”Keltoi\” or \”Galatai\”. As with all conquering societies, even when they withdrew from a region part of their heritage and personality was inevitably left behind.
So you see, claiming to be Celtic can mean any number of traditions. Following is a listing of some -certainly not all- of the many traditions that are in some way Celtic. On this page I\’ve listed some of the more prominent Celtic Traditions in the Pagan Community. Most of the listings are followed by web sites where you may go to learn more if you so desire. Obviously it would be impossible to list all the Traditions that are in some way Celtic, what I\’ve done here is include the ones that seem to have the most impact on the most people. If I\’ve overlooked any please let me know!