There are many Celtic traditions that can inspire and brighten a modern wedding. The beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts were quite different than those of the same geographical areas today. To give you an idea, here is a quick overview of some of the very best parts of ancient Celtic culture:
There was no division between the sacred and the secular. There was spiritual equality of women and men. Church structure was relational and familial in nature rather than territorial or traditionally hierarchical. Celtic Christians were very missionary minded. They had a more optimistic view of man than did the Roman Catholics. They believed God was both immanent and transcendent. There was a strong emphasis on the Trinity and Incarnation. They believed that all life is sacramental; they affirmed the Presence of God in even the smallest of everyday tasks. The Celtic Church was much less authoritarian than the Roman Catholic Church.
They had a preference for rural life. They were close to nature and God's creatures. They loved poetry, music, and art. They were passionate about peace and justice. They included animals, crops, seasons, elements, and the stars in their understanding of God's providence and plan. They were content in simplicity. They valued family loyalty.
The Celtic settlement of Britain and Ireland is deduced mainly from archaeological and linguistic considerations. The only direct historical source for the identification of an insular people with the Celts is Caesar's report of the migration of Belgic tribes to Britain, but the inhabitants of both islands were regarded by the Romans as closely related to the Gauls. Information on Celtic institutions is available from various classical authors and from the body of ancient Irish literature. The social system of the tribe, or "people," was threefold: king, warrior aristocracy, and freemen farmers.
Today, there are groups who label themselves as Celtic Reconstructionists. They reconstruct rituals, festivals and conventions. They also provide study courses. Our approach is less formal. We hope to encourage deep spiritual understanding that is rooted within nature. We hope to inspire respect for the land, and the protection of our Earth.
There was no division between the sacred and the secular. There was spiritual equality of women and men. Church structure was relational and familial in nature rather than territorial or traditionally hierarchical. Celtic Christians were very missionary minded. They had a more optimistic view of man than did the Roman Catholics. They believed God was both immanent and transcendent. There was a strong emphasis on the Trinity and Incarnation. They believed that all life is sacramental; they affirmed the Presence of God in even the smallest of everyday tasks. The Celtic Church was much less authoritarian than the Roman Catholic Church.
They had a preference for rural life. They were close to nature and God's creatures. They loved poetry, music, and art. They were passionate about peace and justice. They included animals, crops, seasons, elements, and the stars in their understanding of God's providence and plan. They were content in simplicity. They valued family loyalty.
The Celtic settlement of Britain and Ireland is deduced mainly from archaeological and linguistic considerations. The only direct historical source for the identification of an insular people with the Celts is Caesar's report of the migration of Belgic tribes to Britain, but the inhabitants of both islands were regarded by the Romans as closely related to the Gauls. Information on Celtic institutions is available from various classical authors and from the body of ancient Irish literature. The social system of the tribe, or "people," was threefold: king, warrior aristocracy, and freemen farmers.
Today, there are groups who label themselves as Celtic Reconstructionists. They reconstruct rituals, festivals and conventions. They also provide study courses. Our approach is less formal. We hope to encourage deep spiritual understanding that is rooted within nature. We hope to inspire respect for the land, and the protection of our Earth.
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