Puca – The Shape-Shifting Spirit of Celtic Folklore The Puca, sometimes spelled púca, pooka, puck, or pwca, is one of the most fascinating and mysterious creatures in Celtic mythology. Known for its ability to shape-shift, this mischievous yet sometimes helpful spirit has roamed the hills, coasts, and forests of Ireland, the British Isles, and even the Channel Islands for centuries. The Puca can beContinue reading “Puca – The Shape-Shifting Spirit of Celtic Folklore”
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Before Halloween There Was The Ancient Festival of Samhain
Long before Halloween’s jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating, the Celts celebrated Samhain (pronounced “Sow-in”), an ancient festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. Celebrated from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1, Samhain is a time when the veil between the physical world and the spirit world was believed to be atContinue reading “Before Halloween There Was The Ancient Festival of Samhain”
Irish Culture and Traditions 