Fionn’s real name was Deimne, of the Clan of Bascna; his father was Cumhaill (leader of the ancient Fianna – a band of mercenary warriors), his mother was Muirne (daughter of the druid Tadg mac Nuadat). Cumhaill had kidnapped Muirne because her father had refused to permit them to marry. Cumhaill was killed by the sons of Morna, led by Goll Mac Morna. As Muirne was pregnant, her father would...

When we think about jewellery, we would assume that only women would wear it. The truth is men wear jewellery just as much as women do; it just so happens that they aren’t marketed similarly. So the age-old question is still fixated, “Can men wear Celtic Claddagh Promise Rings?” the answer is CLEARLY yes. Being married isn’t the only reason to wear rings; you can wear pieces that symbolize or...

What is the best way to make your mom feel special this Mother's Day? For us here at Celtic Knot, we believe that every mom wants a very intimate way of celebration and one of the things we think that would make her feel super special for this day is to write a very loving and warm letter that goes straight from your heart. It goes something like this: Dear...

We are born to love and hate them, but we can’t imagine our existence without them. So why don't we celebrate having a sibling, as today is National Sibling Day? And to celebrate, we collected so many secret ways to get close to your siblings! Why do we celebrate National Siblings Day? Today is a day to celebrate your connection with your loving brother or sister. The relationship between you...

April Fool's Day is coming up, and many of us are looking for easy pranks we can do at home, especially when most of us are still home. But even if you are celebrating April Fool's Day or a family member's birthday, considering harmless but fun pranks can mean a lot to people who matter most to us. But before doing these easy pranks at home, you must consider the...

Holy Week is coming up, and looking back on our Irish tradition, the Celtic Easter was an hour of religious observation, time to fast, banquet, and tripping the light fantastic. We want to experience Holy Week with the Irish. 'Easter,' the week that involves Good Friday, used to be a day of utmost contradiction. Black tea, dry bread, potatoes with salt (but no other stuffings including kinds of butter), and...

Being Irish, we are constantly asked about the existence of leprechauns. Some would answer conically, while others would educate people in the dark. The leprechauns are mythological creatures evident in Irish and Celtic folklore and deemed authentic to those who believe them. Over generations, we are given a variety of Celtic and Irish mythology by our ancestors and our beliefs in such deities, fairies, and creatures. They are as present...

Only a few people would consider deeply analyzing what their name means. The beauty of Irish names is that no matter what you do and with the bit of research you take action on, you will already unlock your name's true essence and meaning. Another significant aspect of Irish names is that they are already filled with these rich meanings, even if we barely talk about the roots that they...