How to Wash Wool Sweaters Caring for your Aran Woollen Mills Irishknit Sweaters three helpful hints & tips from Celtic Connection Canada . with cream or light coloured sweaters, it’s totally okay to wash only the wrists when necessary . for a normal wash, only a few drops of your preferred detergent is necessary (Woolite, … Continue reading →
Do you have your own wishing tree? Maybe it’s time you do! When The Fairy and Dragon Festival launched in 2015, the champion carver Steven Kenzora found an amazing piece of driftwood and his enchanting partner and wife, Jodi Hendricks, did her magic and created the Celtic Connection Wishing Tree! Since then, thousands of wishes … Continue reading →
Do you know your ancient birthstone? You will when you watch this vlog! First in the Thank Our Lucky Stone vlog series, the entire book will revealed in the series for you to discover your 12 lucky stones and YOUR Soul Stone on YouTube! #thankourluckystones #marymcgillis #celticconnectioncanada Award winning author Mary McGillis’ NEW YouTube vlog … Continue reading →
The Fairy and Dragon Festival SCULPTURE WINNERS VIDEO 2019 This video is on the YouTube channel of Mary McGillis … please check out Mary’s channel for other great videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/marymcgillis THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO ENTERED OUR FIRST EVER sculpture contest (2019)!!! Every single sculpture that entered the Fairy and … Continue reading →
THANK YOU SNAPD FOR THE AMAZING VIDEO (CLICK POSTER TO WATCH VIDEO! YES!!! $500 CASH PRIZE!!! AND THIS IS FUN!!! For the next two weeks, Celtic Connection will be introducing the contest in a few areas (on the Snap’d social media in Durham, Peterborough, Northumberland & #CelticConnectionCanada FB and FB #LakefieldFairyandDragonTrail pages as well as … Continue reading →
The following stories are to honour the Goddess Brigid, who heard the Earth sing and dream of beauty. Imbolc, aka the feast day of St. Brigid, is one of the four traditional Celtic sun or fire festivals, this one celebrating the beginning of Spring on February 1st. Remember, the Celts like to fest, and their … Continue reading →
Check out our Celtic Connection 2019 Calendar of Events … celebrate the changing of the seasons! At our equinoxes the days and nights are equal, reminding us to reflect on balance in our lives. Beautiful Carol Wakeford teaches that our lives are best when balanced with one third rest, one third play and one third … Continue reading →
THANK YOU CHEX TV @GlobalPeterborough for capturing some special moments at our #tinkerbellparty !! and for spreading the word about our summer festival The Fairy and Dragon Festival to b held on Saturday June 8, 2019 from 10-4 at Isabel Morris Park begins Lakefield Arena! Xxoo come meet Tink and #BladesofGlory @celticconnection #celtic #celticconnection @bladesofglory … Continue reading →
Huge thanks to all who came out to support author Mary and purchase a copy of the book … a grand time was had by all and Thank Our Lucky Stones is officially here! Thanks to Susan for the lovely space to launch, Sandy Turner for the awesome treats, Mary Marsden and Dr. Sharp … Continue reading →
Read on for exciting details and pics from over the years! AND mark your calendar for The Fairy and Dragon Festival 2020 … again at Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm. Right below this fairy photo are the rules for our 2020 SCULPTURE CONTEST!!! WIN … Continue reading →