By: daviemcclure | 2010-12-01 | Arts & Entertainment Celtic Woman can be an all-woman musical ensemble conceived and assembled by Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of your Irish stage point out Riverdance read more
By: Gavin Wyatt | 2010-01-25 | Travel & Leisure Draped in a quilt of green meadows and lush forests, the rolling hills stretch to the horizon where they join with the clear blue sky to create a contrast of colours as interesting as the history of t read more
By: Bill Johnson | 2010-10-01 | Women's Issues When it comes to understanding all the different Celtic symbols, there is a large amount of uncertainty as to what it all means since the Celts didn't leave us any written manuscripts to go by. Celtic jewelry is rich in symbolism, mythology and spirituality and it's up to us to try and make sense of it all. read more
By: sharonamw | 2010-10-09 | Arts & Entertainment Tattoos have obtained lots of popularity recently and Celtic tattoos particularly have experienced a kind of resurgence that is quite amazing read more
By: hoopii parten | 2010-12-15 | Internet Marketing Celtic knotwork lives up to its world famous reputation as the most beautiful facet of the ancient Irish artwork. The interlacing patterns are easily identifiable as the unique and extraordinary blossoming of the Celtic soul, captivated forever in the Celtic manuscripts and thesedays, on the skins of contemporary tattoo enthusiasts. Celtic knot tattoos are very decorative on the surface, but more significantly declare rich cultural significanc read more
By: Leigh O'Meachair | 2010-03-27 | Jewelry This article reveals the mysteries and meaning of the classic Celtic spiral. It gives some insight into the symbolism and history of spirals, or whorls, as they relate to today's Celtic wedding ring designs. For a detailed look at this timeless, haunting illustration of faith and life-force, this article will provide the basics and more. read more
By: Davie McClure | 2010-12-01 | Arts & Entertainment Celtic Woman is definitely an all-woman musical ensemble conceived and assembled by Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director in the Irish stage present Riverdance. Downes' concept was to faucet in to the American market's flavor for Celtic tunes and culture by confec ... read more
By: Amy Jones | 2010-09-30 | Art The Celtic Irish cross tattoo has a long history dating back over many centuries in the British Isles. The original Irish cross tattoo esigned with two equal lengths of cross beams representing the four main elements of the planet; water, wind, fire and earth. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-29 | Humanities The most universal Celtic symbol for the sun is called the Sun Cross. This symbol comprises a simple cross inside a circle and has been found amongst artifacts dating back to prehistoric Europe during the Bronze Age. It is particularly attributed to the ancient Celts, in particular the Druids and paganism. The Sun cross is a simple representation of the polarities of the western world and stood for the sun and the tree of life. read more
By: Gary Camphausen | 2010-03-27 | Fashion Celtic rings symbolize love, happiness and life. Celtic rings symbolizing something so significant should be manufactured in a metal that is as durable as it is beautiful. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-27 | Tattoos The Celtic crosses we see today have their origins in Christianity. However Celtic crosses have their roots dating back thousands of years before the Celts were converted to Christianity. The ornately decorated high crosses that are today found in Ireland, England and Scotland were erected as status symbols for monasteries. Although they remain as a testimony to Celtic art they don't have anything to do with Celtic tribal crosses. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry Irish Celtic rings are trendy and much sought after today, the most common being wedding bands, engagement and promise rings or rings given in the spirit of friendship, yet their intricate designs and patterns that include spirals, knots and scrolls can still not be accurately explained. What is known is that Irish Celtic rings date back to about the 1st century BCE. In light of this it is hardly surprising that the meanings attributed to their design has changed over time. The Celts left a depiction of their life in etchings found in caves as well as carved into stone structure, and even passed their unique and beautiful patterns to the... read more
By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-29 | Jewelry Celtic rings were cherished by the ancient Celts and they considered them one of the strongest symbols of marriage, or as a way to convey messages of never-ending love either between god and humanity or between man and woman. They crafted their rings in precious metals which were also meant to convey the message being delivered was as precious as the metal it was wrought from. The message of love and friendship still stands today. The Celts believed that the number three was sacred and originally designed the trinity knot to signify the threes stages of pagan goddesses. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry Celtic men did wear a lot of jewelry, but the type they wore as well as the materials they were created from depicted their rank and standing in the tribe. Jewelry created in the times of the ancient Celts was quite diverse and they focused their designs on continuous patterns. The Celts were noted for their skills in the art of creating jewelry and in fact the quality they produced matched and at times even exceeded the quality of jewelry made by the Byzantium people. It is hard to understand how these ancient people could create such sophisticated works... read more