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The Celts considered these ten trees (at left) to be sacred. The Celtic name appears to the right of the English name.

The tree the Celts give the highest honor is the Duir (Oak). In fact, the word "Druid" is thought to derive from the Celtic words "duir" (oak) + "wyd" (to know or see).  Mistletoe harvested from oak boughs was believed to have magical properties.

Traces of the ancient Celts and Romans still surround us. Did you know?

The Celts believed songbirds were magical, and could relay messages to special persons. Hence the saying “a little bird told me.”

A black cat entering the house could spoil a Roman’s whole day.  Such an occurrence was thought to be very bad luck.

Roman superstition urged a woman to wear a veil on her wedding day. Romans believed a veil would hide a bride from malevolent spirits.

When we light a Halloween bonfire, we echo dark times when powerful spirits were called to aid the ancient Celts. When lighting a “bone” fire, the Celts intermingled the bones of their enemies with logs of their sacred woods, thereby calling the power and protection of the dead.

The Celts believed each tree is inhabited by a spirit called a dryad. When you “knock on wood” to ward off bad luck, you’re asking the tree’s spirit to protect you.

(posted 10/04/05)