SANTA CRUZ — There are plenty of events to get people into the Christmas mood but only one that will transport audiences to rural Ireland in the mid 20th century, complete with songs, dancing and ...

The Celtic lands of Northwestern Europe have an especially rich musical heritage, and many Christmas songs and carols come from places like Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and other Celtic nations.

SANTA CRUZ — Irish traditions usually become front and center in America every March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day, but Tomáseen Foley never waits that long. The Celtic raconteur weaves stories of growing ...