April is No One’s Fool
April has a long, convoluted history that began when April was originally considered the first month of the year and was named for a Roman goddess who loved flowers.
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Irish Folklore and Fairytales
I love writing about Irish mythology and here is an annotated bibliography of some of my favorite sources.
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Lady Ann Fanshawe and the Banshee
A brief history of the Irish Banshee, and a famous account by one of Europe’s first female authors.
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A Brief History of the Aos sí
Since it’s March, it’s a perfect time to talk about the history of the Aos sí , also known as Irish fairy folk.
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Happy Spring Equinox!
Today is the Spring Equinox. So starting tomorrow, the days will get longer and longer. I wish you all a happy Spring!
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A Day for St. Patrick
A tribute to St. Patrick, an Irish saint of great compassion, great humility, and great love.
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Leprechauns: Truth or Myth
The legend of Leprechauns is more complicated than most people know. But it’s also possible to catch one, if you only had the right kind of Leprechaun Candy.
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A Brief History of the Tuatha Dé Danann
Pre-Christian Ireland was known for its exciting stories about magic, military adventures, and the supernatural pantheon of deities known as the Tuatha Dé Danann.
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Goddess, Saint, Mother of Fae & Men
While Saint Brigid is the Patron Saint of Ireland, her predecessor was a beloved pagan goddess and an Irish Fairy who was revered up until WWII.
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Mardi Gras Traditions
Today is Mardi Gras! It’s a celebration that dates back centuries and has left its mark on cities all over the world. Laissez le bon temps rouler!
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Shrovetide: An Ending & A Beginning
Shrovetide is almost over, and it’s time to end the Christmas season and make Shrove Pancakes before Lent begins.
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Julian of Norwich: A Visionary for Our Time
A contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, Julian of Norwich wrote about her ecstatic visions. These writings became A Revelation of Divine Love, the first book written by a woman in the English language. Ever.
