Irish & Scottish Halloween Songs - Celtic Halloween
How about a Celtic theme for your Halloween party? Celtic songs could be used as background music. Guests could dress up in Scottish or Irish kilts, or other Celtic tartans, or perhaps as leprechauns or other Celtic characters. Decorations could include Celtic emblems and symbols, such as shamrocks and leprechauns, along with Jack O'Lanterns and other Halloween favorites.
The songs I've selected to feature are: The Witch of Westmorland, Rising of the Moon, Finnegan's Wake, Cockles and Mussels, and Coulter's Candy. These songs could also be used as part of the music repertoire for any Halloween party or event. I've also featured a few Scottish Halloween verses and included resources to help you plan your Halloween event, such as party food, and Celtic costumes and movies.
Happy listening - enjoy!
{Image credit author Rene Cunningham, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.}
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Contents at a Glance
The Witch of Westmoreland
Hank Cramer
Rising of the Moon
Peter, Paul and Mary
Halloween Pumpkins
Pumpkins and Jack O'Lanterns are popular Halloween symbols. {Photo courtesy of author Renjishino on Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons
Finnegan's Wake
The Clancy Brothers and Robbie O'Connell
Cockles and Mussels
The Dubliners
Fairies & Halloween
Halloween Costumes
The fairy is a popular Haloween costume choice for girls of all ages. {Photo in the public domain courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.}
Coulter's Candy
Sung by The Irish Rovers
Celtic Halloween Poll
Celtic Halloween Music Poll
Halloween Verses
Scottish Poems
These are both traditional Scottish poems.Hey-How for Halloween
Hey-How for Hallowe'een!
A' the witches tae be seen,
Some are black, an' some green
Hey-how for Halloween.
Little Old Man of the Barn
When the peat will turn grey and shadows fall deep
And weary Old Callum is snoring asleep...
The Little Old Man of the Barn
Will thresh with no light in the mouth of the night,
The Little Old Man of the Barn.
{Poems from Halloween Songs and Verses}
{Image courtesy of Walkabout Crafts}
Halloween Poems
- Halloween
- "Halloween" poem. written by Scotish poet/songwriter, Robert Burns.
- Halloween Songs and Verses
- Halloween songs and verses from around the world, including Scotland.
History of Halloween
- Halloween History & Origin
- Article on the origins of Halloween, which traces the history of Halloween to the Druids, a Celtic people.
- Halloween Origins & Customs
- Article on the origins of Halloween, which is linked to Celtic culture.
- History of Halloween
- Article on the history of Halloween, which includes facts about pumpkins.
Halloween Fairy and Pumpkin
Halloween Fairy Poster
Scottish Halloween Costumes
Scottish Costumes
Irish Halloween Costumes
Irish Costumes
Celtic Halloween Costumes for Kids
Kids' Celtic Halloween Costumes
Halloween Movies
Celtic Halloween Movies
Halloween on Squidoo
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Boo - Your Turn!
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MonikaWeise Mar 5, 2012 @ 9:50 am | delete
- What fun ideas!
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CodyMD
Jan 24, 2012 @ 9:32 pm | delete
- good topic
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SiochainGraSonas
Nov 14, 2011 @ 9:01 pm | delete
- I love the songs!
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vallain Nov 12, 2011 @ 8:44 am | delete
- I'd forgotten how many celtic songs dealt with ghosts and spirits. Great topic.
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BrianS Nov 5, 2011 @ 5:52 am | delete
- Very appropriate as the Celts were the originators of Halloween. Nice lens.
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