Celtic Cultural Minute
Thursdays, 8:00 PM during Celtic Faire
A weekly feature aired during WDIY's Celtic Faire every Thursday exploring Celtic traditions and history.
Latest Stories
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Ah, Haggis…Great chieftain o' the puddin' race, and much misunderstood! - Robbie BurnsHaggis is a traditional Scottish dish, considered by many to be the…
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Find out about the brilliant, talented, and charismatic poet, Dylan Thomas. Learn about the legacy of one of the most celebrated writers and poets of the…
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Whether you are a whiskey novice or a real connoisseur there is no better moment than now to celebrate Scotland’s national drink—as the tourism folks have…
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My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here,My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer;A-chasing the wild deer, and following the roe,My…
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The national flag of Ireland is frequently referred to as the Irish tri-color. Beginning at the flag post, the colors are green, white, and orange. The…
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Learn about the story behind the flag of Scotland. Find out about the symbolism behind the white cross and blue background.
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The great poet Robbie Burns was born on January 25, 1759, in a small farmhouse on the wild and windy coast of Ayrshire, Scotland. The child of…
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The story of the Highland Games is a colorful story of sports, culture and community, a celebration of the heritage and history of Scotland and the…
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Learn about the blind harper and composer Turlough O'Carolan. During his lifetime O’Carolan became very popular, especially renowned for his compositions,…
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It’s September, and that means that Bethlehem’s Celtic Classic is only a few weeks away. We’ll spend September learning a wee bit more about some of what…