THE CELTS BY KAYLEIGH and SARAH

Who were the Celts

The Celts came from Central Europe. Around 500 BC , perhaps to escape

wars from their Germanic neighbours , they

began to move westwards . Groups of people settled in what are now Spain , France , Britain and Ireland.

Celtic Writing!

The Celts in Ireland wrote on stone . This type of writing is called Ogham . There are twenty letters in the Ogham alphabet , each made of straight lines . The writing was read from the ground upwards.

The Celtic Beauty

Celtic prophecy said “That a girl called Deirdre would bring ruin on Ireland , so she was locked away in a castle , yearning for freedom and her love , the kings nephew.

When they lived!

The Celts were people that lived in Europe from the eight century BC to the first century AD . They had a common language and culture , But lived in separate tribes , each with its own leader . The Greeks called them “Keltoi” , and so we know these people as the Celts .

When They Lived!

Archaeologists have made discoveries that have helped us to create images of these people .

Celtic beliefs

The Celts did not fear fate , as they believed that death was merely a passage from this life to a happy land where everyone lived in eternal bliss.

Festivals

The Celts celebrated 4 festivals each year . The 2 most important festivals were:

Samhain : Samhain was the Celtic New Year , Celabrated on the 1st of November . It marked the end of the grazing season and the Summer . It was a magical time .

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Festivals!

Beltane : Beltane was on the 1st of May It marked the day when cattle went into open grazing , Having been sheltered for the winter . These festivals were celebrated with banquets where there was much eating , drinking and music .

GOOD BYE EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!

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