Castlebay will "drive cold winter away" with joyous and mysterious seasonal songs and tunes from the Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles. The lilting sound of Irish flute, Celtic harp, fiddle and guitar will mingle with vibrant songs of revelry and wonder.

The celebration of the winter solstice was one of the most important in the calendar of the ancient people of the British Isles and Ireland. The word "yule" means "wheel" and symbolizes the turning of the sun-wheel. Many of the enigmatic circles of standing stones that rise from the wind swept landscape are oriented to the solstice. Their music is filled with the symbolism of light conquering darkness, rebirth and the evergreen power of life. Legends and lore abound featuring the affirmation of life-force in the form of green men, and power animals such as the stag and the wild boar. In addition to these ancient stories and symbols, the lore of Celtic Christianity are mysterious and beautiful. Deep in the most desperate darkness the hope that came with the coming of Christ sustained those people of faith. Miracles and magic abound as the sun returns and the joy of a child's birth remind us of the light in our lives.

Come celebrate, sing along and experience a little Celtic enchantment!

Tickets are available at the door. For More information please call 729 -8515 or email jerryb51@hotmail.com