http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog Welcome to the World Of Swords the CF Swords - Sword Blog where we will not only showcase some of the current best selling hottest collectibles and Swords For Sale but will feature a wealth of related articles and up to date news in the World of Swords! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:59:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/what-are-mythological-creatures/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/what-are-mythological-creatures/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:02:22 +0000 Richard Egan http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/what-are-mythological-creatures/ The intrigue and possibility of strange mythical creatures has always fascinated us. Whether it is ghosts and spirits, the little people, shape-shifting humans with magical powers or peculiar beasts of myth and legend they all still continue to entertain and bemuse us.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/what-are-mythological-creatures/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/how-medieval-helmets-affected-our-lives-today/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/how-medieval-helmets-affected-our-lives-today/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:30:16 +0000 Jessica Page http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/how-medieval-helmets-affected-our-lives-today/ For centuries, soldiers have already been utilizing medieval helmets for one main purpose: to protect themselves from the deadly weapons of their enemies when there is a war. It has also been known that many knights have already been using advanced armors and medieval helmets are one of those.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/how-medieval-helmets-affected-our-lives-today/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-progressive-minded-cultures-of-the-medieval-celtic-settlements/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-progressive-minded-cultures-of-the-medieval-celtic-settlements/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:26:20 +0000 Rebecca R. Sherry http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-progressive-minded-cultures-of-the-medieval-celtic-settlements/ Today, the term "Celtic spirituality" is an umbrella term, an ambiguous magical term embraced by adherents of a variety of spiritual traditions. There are Celtic Reconstructionists, who attempt to reenact as closely as possible the ancient religious practices of the Celts, neodruid orders who embrace the romantic ideal of the druid as learned scholar and wise religious teacher.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-progressive-minded-cultures-of-the-medieval-celtic-settlements/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-minded-traditions-of-the-early-celts/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-minded-traditions-of-the-early-celts/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:24:57 +0000 Davina Messer http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-minded-traditions-of-the-early-celts/ In the Celtic tradition, family is praised and honored, and many open gatherings welcome children. Once they reach a certain age they are expected to behave and show respect to the proceedings and rites. It's an important part of a child's education in the traditional sense. Keltic tradition not only honors Ancestor's, but our descendants (the children). They are invited and welcomed to share their place within our society, that they may find pride in their heritage. They obtain self-certainty and by a connection with the land.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-minded-traditions-of-the-early-celts/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-oriented-traditions-of-the-early-celts/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-oriented-traditions-of-the-early-celts/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:07:39 +0000 Catherine Martin http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-oriented-traditions-of-the-early-celts/ In the Celtic tradition, family is praised and honored, and many open gatherings welcome children. Once they reach a certain age they are expected to behave and show respect to the proceedings and rites. It's an important part of a child's education in the traditional sense. Keltic tradition not only honors Ancestor's, but our descendants (the children). They are invited and welcomed to share their place within our society, that they may find pride in their heritage. They obtain self-certainty and by a connection with the land.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-modern-oriented-traditions-of-the-early-celts/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-traditions-of-the-early-celtic-people/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-traditions-of-the-early-celtic-people/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:44:33 +0000 Jaclyn Kinsey http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-traditions-of-the-early-celtic-people/ Celtic Paganism has many different expressions and each of these expressions constitute a tradition in itself. It is misleading to simply call oneself Celtic without a further study into what that means. The term "Celtic" spans at least 8 countries.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-traditions-of-the-early-celtic-people/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-spirituality-of-the-early-celts/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-spirituality-of-the-early-celts/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:55:36 +0000 Barbara Goodman http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-spirituality-of-the-early-celts/ In the Celtic tradition, family is praised and honored, and many open gatherings welcome children. Once they reach a certain age they are expected to behave and show respect to the proceedings and rites. It's an important part of a child's education in the traditional sense. Keltic tradition not only honors Ancestor's, but our descendants (the children). They are invited and welcomed to share their place within our society, that they may find pride in their heritage. They obtain self-certainty and by a connection with the land.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-spirituality-of-the-early-celts/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-oriented-cultures-of-the-ancient-celtic-settlements/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-oriented-cultures-of-the-ancient-celtic-settlements/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:01:07 +0000 Heather Nicoletti http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-oriented-cultures-of-the-ancient-celtic-settlements/ There are many Celtic traditions that can inspire and brighten a modern wedding. The beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts were quite different than those of the same geographical areas today. To give you an idea, here is a quick overview of some of the very best parts of ancient Celtic culture:]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-advanced-oriented-cultures-of-the-ancient-celtic-settlements/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-practices-of-the-early-celtic-tribes/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-practices-of-the-early-celtic-tribes/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:08:15 +0000 Victoria Bradley http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-practices-of-the-early-celtic-tribes/ Many people find themselves attracted to the traditions of the Celts. These traditions go back 2,900 years. Pilgrimages to sacred sites are becoming more and more popular. More and more people are becoming interested in living a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature and with our environment.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/the-contemporary-practices-of-the-early-celtic-tribes/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/wearing-a-medieval-costume/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/wearing-a-medieval-costume/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:49:10 +0000 Ram Collins http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/wearing-a-medieval-costume/ There are many choices when deciding on a costume for a party. One area to look at is a possible theme costume. This could involve selecting a specific time in history and discovering the type of dress wore during that period.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/wearing-a-medieval-costume/feed/ 0 http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/a-medieval-country-house-in-cheshire-sells-for-3m/ http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/a-medieval-country-house-in-cheshire-sells-for-3m/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:43:30 +0000 Katie Clayton http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/a-medieval-country-house-in-cheshire-sells-for-3m/ Chorley Old Hall is a Grade I listed building that has its origins in the medieval times. The unique property is being retailed at a whopping 3 million, but estate agents and historians alike will argue that it's well worth it.]]> http://www.cfswords.com/sword-blog/a-medieval-country-house-in-cheshire-sells-for-3m/feed/ 0