Celtic Moment

Hey, I’m thinking of putting together a massive LARP battle over the summer (It’s fun as all hell, Try it), Of which I will be the commander of one side.
Among my friends, I’ve been accepted as the “Viking” guy, under my own devices (I know what “Jöntr” means, that’s pretty damn viking), and I’d like to use that to my advantage, by using Viking War Runes in dressing up for the event. I know of at least one, the Aegishjalmur, but I’d like more options. I’m also aware of the traditional alphabetical Elder Runes, and I’ve heard they have meanings. What would be the proper way to apply these to myself?
Also, what’s the traditional color of the Rune marks? I’d like to keep it in tradition, Just to honor the forefathers, Ya know?
I’d also like to know if the Vikings wore Warpaint like the Celts did. And if so, in what patterns and color?
Thanks for the help, guys. I know this is pretty abstract, so I’m not hoping for miracles.
NOTE: I posted this in the “folklore” section before, but I don’t think that was the right place to post this. I deleted it and posted here, for better hopes of help.

We/re having a thanksgiving thing at my school, and we all have to bring in some traditional food pertaining to our heritage. Any ideas on what I could bring? I need to have a side dish, and it can be English, Irish, or Scottish, so I’ll be grateful for any ideas!

Originally posted 2011-02-19 14:25:11.

Mary Queen of Scots was a national security threat, she was openly plotting to kill Elizabeth and have herself put on the English throne with the help of Spain (an enemy of England).

Elizabeth tried to help Mary and took care of her for 19 years and this is the thanks Elizabeth gets for it! Elizabeth never plotted to kill another monarch but Mary plots to kill her.

So why do people get angry at Elizabeth for executing Mary? Mary was a criminal and a traitor.

I will be over in May, luckily for me, i have a lot of friends in England, who will be accomodating me. Im on a tighter budget than i had hoped originally when i planned the trip (im not sure exactly how much money yet, not until im ready to go anyway).
So please tell me the cheapest way of seeing some of scotland and some of Ireland and i will be content to take the cheapest options!

I am curious about English history and want to know more about it. I’d love books that contain images, time line, etc. Of course the book should written in English, and please list the name of the books the authors, i’m more prefer with modern texts.

Thank you!

I am writing an urban fantasy novel about faeries and I would like to remain as true to the pre-existing faery folklore as possible – Celtic, Scottish, Welsh, English, etc. I am trying to build a collection of books about faery mythology/foklore and books of general fairy tales to glean some information from.
If anyone knows of any trustworthy books, or websites that contain this sort of information, I’d love to hear about them:)
Also, if any of you are urban/modern fantasy readers, what would you be interested in seeing in a novel like this?
Thanks!

I’m looking for anything here, women in celtic beliefs, wicca, paganism, christianity, buddhism, goddess worship…absolutley anything!

A few great songs or bands that feature great bagpipes action?

Originally posted 2011-03-02 12:34:44.

The Yorkshire terriers, or Yorkies, originated from Scotland but bred in England. They were molded to hunt rats, but nowadays they are popular as pets. In fact, their variety was one of the Top Dog Breeds of 2005.

They usually grow being small and light varieties. Hence, owners do not mind having their pets on their lap almost all day. Moreover, this usual bonding activity usually transforms this lap dog into a bright, playful, and loyal companion pet.

The following are some of the basic facts breeders would really love to know about Yorkies: Category: Toy (Terrier) Living Environment: indoors (highly recommended); outdoors (fenced yard) Coat: silky, glossy, long and fine; no undercoat Colors: black when young but they attain the colors tan and blue as they mature.Height: between 8 and 9 inches Weight: between 3 and 7 pounds

Temperament: Naturally, they are territorial and like their privacy to be respected they are intelligent and fearless they are assertive and independent When properly trained, they develop close affinity with older children they become really playful and lively they become extremely affectionate they do not mind having other pets at home they focus much of their attention and affection toward their owner

Breeders should note of the following health issues: Alopecia, or losing hair Cataract, or loss of transparency of one or both lenses of the eyes Cryptorchidism, wherein testicles do not descend into the scrotum Dwarfism Entropion, a disorder with the eyelid; lashes on the eyelid that irritate the eyeballs could lead to other complications Glaucoma, a condition that causes an increase pressure within the ey Hydrocephalus Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or the reduction of tear production Low blood sugar Patellar luxation, a disorder in the kneecap Portosystemic shunt, or the accumulation of blood toxins in the liver Urolithiasis, an infection of the urinary tract leading to the formation of bladder stones.

Care and Exercise: They require daily grooming. Ears and eyes must be cleaned and checked regularly. Dental hygiene must be regularly maintained. They are fit only for short strides. They should have a regular play time while lying under the sunbeams, chasing shadows, and joining tug-of-war.

Origin/History: In the 19th century, a number of weavers from Scotland migrated to England and brought with them different terriers that were bred to hunt rats. Through time, these terriers were crossed and terriers with “broken hairs” were produced.

In 1870, a “broken-haired Scotch terrier” was named as a Yorkshire terrier by a reporter. He argued that the breed should be called as such because his types were bred in a town called Yorkshire.

Though the Yorkies were originally bred as working dogs, they became fashionable pets is England in the latter part of the Victorian era. In 1972, Yorkies were brought to the United States and became the country’s favorite pet.

You can say that the Yorkies developed into tough breeds because of their ancestors’ reputation as rat-hunters. However, their size, and playful and bright character have actually captured the attention and affection of most pet owners. Most proud owners would boast that they have the great giants inside the bodies of these little dogs. If you want a small but terrible breed of dog, grab a Yorkie now! Just a friendly reminder, they would really need your attention and companionship than any other terriers.

Originally posted 2010-08-24 12:36:51.

k since I wanna become a druid I gotta know the names of all the celtic gods and goddesses and Celtic stories. But obvioulsy you cant teach me all of them so i just need to know the names of the gods and what their the god of and HOW celtic religion began in Ireland- for example: christianity started because Jesus taught it to everyone in Roman times. And one more thing do people still practice Celtic mythology? its so sad how Celtic is becoming extinct… Any sites were i can learn to practice celtic? And what is the celtic symbol for the religion for example-for christains its a cross and for jews its a star.