Many trees were considered sacred.Ĭeltic astrology is based on trees - so instead of being libra, scorpio or virgo - the Celts were Ash, Rowan or Oak. Grandpa Gray(Grey) Color Buddy Paper CraftĬeltic religion (like many early religions) was nature based. The culture and many children's stories draw elements from it. However, there are many people today who are interested I think most would agree that the original Celtic culture is gone forever - much of it lost, even to archaeologists. In reality, if you travelled between villages way back 3,000 yearsĪgo you'd likely notice differences in animals that were special in each village or the way folktales and myths were told. Over time, as archaeologists discovered information we formed a "modern" view of the Celtic culture and mythology. Even grown-ups don't always know everything - learning about an ancient culture is like trying to complete a jigsaw puzzle with half the pieces missing! That sometimes makes it hard for archaeologists to pick out the The spread of the Roman Empire caused a lot of different people's ideas to mash together like a smoothie in a blender. Romans came, they brought their mythology (which mingled with the Celtic myths), the mythology of other cultures (like the Persians) and then eventually Christianity. At first (from about 1500 BC to when the Romans arrived in 50 AD), it was very unique and nature based. Over time the Celtic culture was influenced by other ones. Makes sense because the ways people had to travel and communicate were limited during the time when the Celtic culture first existed. While there are general themes and similarities, the culture was quite different from town to town - almost "tribal". When I think of the Celtic culture, the first thing that pops into my head is the "mythology of the British Isles" - mainly Scotland, Ireland and Wales - though at times the Celts livedĪcross the mainland of Europe. Which helped the people of the time understand the world around them. All of these ancient cultures had "myths" or stories The Celtic culture is an "ancient" culture like the Viking, Greek or Egyptian cultures (which you are likely more familiar with). I realize there are people still alive that are very passionate about the Celtic Please keep in mind this website is meant for children so I do generalize and simplify quite a bit. ~ Questions? email me through Etsy or my website: aon-celtic.DLTK's Countries and Cultures Crafts for Kids ~ image is copyright Cari Buziak, please do not reproduce in black and white or after coloring without permission (for personal use and to make gifts is fine). ~ no refunds due to the digital nature of the purchase try good quality bristol papers, lighter watercolor papers.whatever your printer can handle! ~ color with watercolor pencils, ink pens, pencil crayons. ~ the sample image above shows the image watermarked with my name, the watermark does not appear on your copy Many of my full adult coloring books can be purchased through my publisher, Dover, however on my Etsy page you'll find unique images that you can download and print a page at a time! Pick and choose. Whether you enjoy it as a bit of personal time for yourself, as something to turn your mind off from the ongoing chatter of daily life's demands, or maybe you're like me and you're a magpie for anything colored!! Coloring can be a way to destress and as some "me time" back into your life. Seeing how creative others are and how they springboard from a black and white design to a color masterpiece is amazing! Copies can be emailed through Etsy or my website: Ī lot has been published in the last few years about the benefits of coloring. ☘️ 50 page CELTIC Coloring Book (digital download) - □ CELTIC TRADITIONS □ - Download 50 pages of Celtic coloring designs! Only $5.99! A border of knots and small tulip flowers accent this mandala design. Four Celtic butterflies surround a central cross design, with more knot work circling around.
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