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 (0 vote) The Celtic Bell Wedding Traditions
Marek Sutherland The use of bells in Celtic history is a long and rich one. I should say, the use of sound as a signal or as a dispeller of negative energy has a long and rich tradition in the Celtic world. Bells are a relatively recent version that came with the Romans.
Previously, items such as horns made from cattle horns have been documented as being in use. It is also possible that shells, l... products, articles
- (0 vote) The Wedding Coin - A Celtic Wedding Tradition
Marek Sutherland In this old Celtic wedding tradition, which originally seems to have it's influences from both Romanization and possibly Brehon Law, the Groom presents his wife with a solid silver or gold coin as a token of their coming together. A gift in fact to show his willingness to provide for her, protect her and care for her. Under Brehon Law, women were much more equal than in almost any... products, articles
- (0 vote) Celtic Wedding Tradition - The Oathing Stone
Marek Sutherland The oathing stone tradition goes far, far back into the Celtic spirit. The ancient Celts were often seafaring groups of tribes, who by the time they had reached the British Isles, had a very firm and strong relationship with the sea or at least the waters surrounding their homes. Celtic tribal people were, like many tribal folk in those times, severely tied to spirit of place. In ... products, articles
- (0 vote) The Pebble Toss - A Celtic Wedding Tradition
Marek Sutherland The Pebble Toss is another Celtic wedding tradition tied heavily into the belief of sacredness of place, honoring one's ancestors as well and honoring or at least diverting the ire of any of the fairy folk. This is in tune with the whole 'wishing well' phenomena as well.
In today's parlance, it is all about luck and wishing the happy couple good fortune and prosperity. As with th... products, articles
- (0 vote) The Celtic Caim - Celtic Wedding with Attitude
Marek Sutherland The Caim is an ancient Celtic Wedding tradition which seems after Christianization of the Celts, to have taken on a blending of pre-Christian and post-Christian sensibilities, creating an entirely new manifestation. The Caim seems to have survived primarily as a Scots tradition, though it is uncertain how far back the practice goes. Whether or not it reaches back to the Scottish f... products, articles
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