The hawthorn tree behind the house is in full bloom, and the young Winter King hawthorn, planted in our garden three springs ago with buried offerings, is close to blooming. This evening I stepped out and tied ribbons on its branches in honor of Beltane. After a long, difficult break, I am harping again. It [...]
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Harpers comprehend the significance of the fire festival of Brighid, dedicated to the goddess of smithcraft, poetry and healing. It also signals the early stirrings of spring. In honor of Brighid, here is a harper’s assortment of treasures. Enjoy the new Scoil na gCláirseach video, which gives a glimpse into the special world created by [...]
Filed under: Historical Harp Stuff, Holidays | Tagged: Ann Heymann, Brighid, clairseach, clarsach, harp, historical harp, Javier Sáinz, Scoil na gCláirseach, Siobhán Armstrong, Vicente la Camera | 4 Comments »
