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"Spring
Equinox is the mid-point of the Waxing Year, the nights and days are
balanced. Western culture proclaims it the first day of Spring. The
spark of light that was born at Winter Solstice has reached maturity,
and from this point forward, the days grow longer than the nights... -- from Avalonvisions.com For more Celtic history and history of the Celtic celebration of Ostara see Fiona Broome.com |
| In honor of this
Celtic-flavored "holiday," we give a nod to the marvelous Book of Kells, the most famous of Celtic documents, a 9th century illustrated manuscript of the Gospels, now on display at Trinity College in Ireland. For more illustrations from the Book of Kells and more links, click here. |
And since this is a
fan site for Bruce Payne, we also include our favorite
Kell--Jacob.  He's a naughty boy, one the
monks would no doubt not have approved of. On the other
hand, he does have a bit of the ancient aggressive, in-your-face Celtic
spirit that brought us Boudicca, Cuchulainn and other Celtic heroes. (
We'll use any excuse.... )Boudicca and
Cuchulainn
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