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Planting Trees to Honor Our Past and Bless Our Future

When native woodlands faded, so did biodiversity, self reliance, and the connection to traditions that have governed Ireland for millennia. At Celtic Fusion, we believe in reconnecting to ancient inspiration in more ways than just fashion influence. Five years ago, we made the decision to partner with reforestation charity, Hometree, to donate one native tree species for every clothing purchase.

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What We Know About Celtic Wedding Tradtions

The union of two people holds incredible significance across all cultures and faiths. The ceremonies practiced to honor this union change through the years, but the importance of the joining of hearts remains steadfast throughout history.

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Samhain: A Celebration of Death in Life

Samhain is one among many traditions worldwide that our ancestors left for us as a reminder that death need not be feared, but celebrated. By reconnecting to this festival, we walk hand and hand with our long since departed forefathers and take a look at our lives with the understanding that our ultimate destination is to walk alongside them - and to be at peace with that.

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Reconnecting to the Ancient World for Samhain

Samhain is the first of four significant fire festivals in the Celtic calendar and marks the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice. The wheel of the year is separated into two seasons - the “light season” and the “dark season” with Samhain ushering in the dark as well as marking the start of a new year.

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A Whimsical Wardrobe for this Coming Autumn

As the season begins to change and the weather shifts, many of us are finding ourselves cleaning out our closets and daydreaming about the cozy outfits we plan to wear this fall. Here at Celtic Fusion, we have been thinking hard about ways to bring a rustic, pagan look into our Autumn wardrobes and we want to share some of our favorite elements of folklore fashion with you!

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Autumn Equinox Rituals

The Autumn Equinox signifies a profound shift in both our internal and external worlds. Now, our daylight and our night are equal in length and we stare directly into the long night season that awaits us.

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Hand-fasting Wedding History and Traditions

History and Traditions of Celtic Handfasting Weddings. Over the years we have received many questions about what exactly a handfasting Wedding ceremony is, how it is related to weddings, and what the history is. Handfasting is an age-old practice that dates back to Scotland and Ireland in 7000 BCE

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