The Iron Age Celts were a proud and honorable ancient people. Although they lived in Europe thousands of years ago, they invented things we use and enjoy today like soap! They created wonderful stories about fairies, elves, leprechauns, Welsh gods and goddesses, and dragons!
Iron Age Celts for Kids
About 500 BCE, a tribe of people called the Celts settled in modern day Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. They were fierce warriors, but they never founded an empire. They never built cities. Mostly, they lived peacefully (for these early times) in farming communities, although they would fight to protect their fines and clans and families.
The Iron Age Celts were very social. At night, villagers might gather around a central campfire to tell wonderful stories about the little people - the magical fairies and elves and leprechauns - and ways to spot them! They told stories about their many gods and goddesses. They worked together to create comfortable homes and respectful children.
Their culture lives on today in music, dance, story, and song. Come meet the hard working, clever Iron Age Celts! Like the Celtic kids who lived thousands of years ago, perhaps you too will learn how to spot a leprechaun!
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