Celtic Life International

The Celtic Conversation

Celtic Christmas Spirits

“Stories are the secret reservoir of values: change the stories individuals or nations live by and tell themselves, and you change the individuals and nations.”

We are all the sum of the stories we tell ourselves, arising from the narratives woven by our ancestors. Every person on earth views life through that lens. Is it a good story, one filled with prosperity and hope? Or is it one of hardship and...

The Love of Learning

Tom Langlands and I have been working together for over 13 years - more than enough time to really get to know someone, both professionally and personally. Interestingly, and despite our lengthy relationship, I must confess that I still don’t really...

CLT MTL Je Me Souviens

Tourists & Travellers

In his landmark travel book The Art of Pilgrimage, author Phil Cousineau suggests that there is a fundamental distinction to be made between tourists and travellers. Tourists, he implies, look outside of themselves for fulfillment, while travellers...

Celts & Cobbers

Our Spring 2025 edition of Celtic Life International takes you to the land “Down Under” where Celtic traditions and culture are alive and thriving. Approximately 20 percent of Australians acknowledge their Celtic ancestry. In 1992, that connection was...

Celtic By Choyce

Author, poet, publisher, professor, surfer, and - for the last 8 years - Celtic Life International contributor, Lesley Choyce is a man for all seasons and reasons. Recently we spoke with the scribe about his past, present and future, and his passion...

Amser

It is time again to usher out the past year with either a “goodriddance” or a nostalgic look back, holding onto moments and memories for future use. Regardless of how the past year played out, the anticipation of a fresh start with new horizons is...

Around The Table; Celebrating Celtic Cuisine at Christmas

Lifelong Learning

Last year, it seemed like we couldn't escape all the talk surrounding Artificial Intelligence - chat about Chatbot and other new AI platforms was everywhere, colouring our conversations, worrying us while simultaneously hinting at all the amazing...

The Chicago Scots have been preserving Scottish culture for 200 years

Combining culture & care, the Chicago Scots have been preserving and promoting Scottish culture in Illinois for almost 200 years. Recently we spoke with CEO Gus Noble about the organizations’ past, present and future.

Runic COLLECTION

Inspired by runic inscriptions found inside Maeshowe, a chambered cairn in Orkney. Vikings broke into the tomb and made over thirty runic inscriptions—the largest single collection of such carvings in the world. All Sheila’s designs have messages...