PRSRT STD U.S. Postage P.O. Box 15388 Seattle, WA 98115 PAID www.gaelsong.com GaelSong customer number Celebrating the Celtic Imagination yule 2012 key code OVER 85 NEW ITEMS! NEW! Scotland Printed in USA on recycled paper (minimum post-consumer 10% waste). Forever u ExclusivE! A golden eternal knot pairs with a Scottish Lion Rampant, framed in substantial sterling silver to express the eternal tie between Scots everywhere and the ancestral land. 10k gold and sterling pendant on 18" chain. Designed by Keith Jack. J20287 Lion Rampant Pendant $145 t NEW! ScottiSh Santa Emerald Green Santa appears around the world in many guises. Scottish Santa, in a festive red kilt and tam, has presents for lots of good Scottish girls and boys. He seems to have a special treat for Royal Blue one good Scottie dog, too! Collectible ClothtiqueTM Santa stands 10" tall, Scottie in cap and scarf is 3" high. D90005 Santa and Scottie $75 merino ScarF u Blissfully soft, cozily warm, surprisingly light—this scarf is a dream. Finest merino wool surrounds you in lovely p NEW color! romantic red heathered greens like the The glow of red captures attention—a bright fireplace, holly fields of Ireland. A versatile berries in the snow. The romantic rose-red of this dress is barely 64" long, 9" wide Made in tamed by the black netting overlayer; enlivened with embroidered Killarney, Ireland. vines whispering the promise of springtime flowers. Dress is soft, B30031 Irish Merino Merino Wool Aran Throw, page 15 beautifully-draping viscose rayon jersey knit, with black nylon net Scarf $60 overlayer. Hand wash. 40" long, sizes S-XL, 2X, 3X. Imported. Also Brightly Colored Socks, page 29 available in Emerald Green or Royal Blue. A50026 Festive Red Dress $98 Hand-Thrown Mug, page 16 q NEW! Irish Santa Santa travels the globe in one night, appearing in many guises in many lands. In Ireland, dressed in green top hat and velvet cape, Santa takes a break from his visits to play a jaunty tune on the banjo! Of course he doesn’t need to consult the signpost to find his actual size next stop—he’s Santa, after all. Collectible p ClothtiqueTM figure Sun and Moon EXCLUSIVE! The spiral is a common is 12" high at top of motif in Celtic art, a symbol of the signpost. p sun and its path through the sky as under the MistLetoe D90006 Irish Santa Bring the tradition of mistletoe to your with Signpost $89 seasons change. An openwork spiral holidays! This festive ornament captures shines through this pendant, the p WoodLand WeLcoMe the look without ever losing leaves. Hang rising sun beginning to outshine the Who’s that tap-tap-tapping at your door? This acorn knocker it on a tree, or hang it from the ceiling and crescent moon. Sterling silver on 18" cheerily announces visitors, while adding a woodland touch to wait to steal a kiss. Solid pewter, hand chain. Handmade in Ireland. your entry. Solid brass with verdigris finish; 6" high x 4" wide. enameled. 2½" wide. Handcrafted in USA. J20171 Crescent Spiral Pendant $79 D90801 Acorn Doorknocker $38 D92011 Mistletoe Ornament $21 NEW! the rough guIde to ceLtIc WoMen q WELCOME TO GAELSONG Celtic women bring Celtic folk music to global audiences, infusing the traditional This is the season of anticipation and preparation. We shop for presents (and make wish lists), decorate, and with touches of contemporary and world prepare for holiday meals, anticipating visiting family and friends. The actual observance—Christmas, the solstice, music. This compilation presents a selection whatever you celebrate—passes in a flash. The joy of the season is in all that comes before. of the best female artists, 15 tracks. Also p NEW! At GaelSong, we hope to add light and beauty to your celebrations. We gather beautiful gifts in the Celtic style, includes a complete bonus album from portraIt oF a Lady Exclusive! The elegant ancestors gazing from portrait made all over the world. Many items we offer are hand-crafted by artisans devoted to keeping traditional Celtic ethereal-voiced singer Teresa Doyle, a paintings would envy this jacket. Luxurious wine-colored handiwork and design alive. Whether you seek wisdom by reflecting on the past or seek beauty and inspiration in Canadian re-inventing her Gaelic roots. velvet frames your face in a wide, dramatic collar. Jacket the present, our hope is to bring you comfort and joy in all seasons. M40005 Rough Guide to Celtic drapes more fully below the waist for a hemline that swirls —Colleen Connell, Founder Women 2-CD Set $14.98 as you move. Closes with a row of velvet-covered buttons. Polyester/spandex; dry clean. Imported. Sizes S-XL, 2X, 3X. A40025 Portrait-Collar Velvet Jacket $98 actual size NEW COLOR! ShimmerIng LIghtS u Exclusive! Dewdrops sparkling in the early morning glow, the first stars twinkling in the night sky— inside view little shimmers of light enhance Brown the scene. A sprinkling of sequins actual size brings unexpected delight to p FrIend oF My SouL this airy top. Embroidery, beads Anam Cara—soul friend. The one you connect and ruffles define the neckline; p NEW! p with, with whom you are truly at home. Celebrate panels of lace, mesh and crinkled ButterFLy SpIrIt the light FantaStIc The caterpillar transforms to a butterfly when the time is right. When A series of trinity knots trip the light fantastic in a scintillating dancing this unity with this cuff reading “anam cara.” The georgette drape beautifully. you are ready to spread your wings, your butterfly spirit will soar. pendant that swings and sways with subtle movement. Pavé diamonds translation “soul friend” is on the inside, next to Drawstrings adjust the fit and ruche Art Nouveau influenced wall plaque has mirrored wings to reflect add a final touch of sparkle. Coordinating earrings arc in a playful the wearer. Cuff is stainless steel, a statement of the shoulders. Silk/rayon/spandex, you in flight, or remove the mirrors to let your world show through. curve. Sterling silver and diamonds. Pendant on 18" chain. an enduring, incorruptible bond. hand wash. Imported. 26" long, Bronzed resin. 19" x 12". Gift wrap and rush delivery not available. Made in Ireland. J50002 Anam Cara Bracelet $38 sizes M, L, XL. In black or brown. D30009 Butterfly Woman Mirror Plaque $85 J10055 Trinity Knot Diamond Earrings $125 A60044 Beads and Sequins Top $45 J20089 Trinity Knot Diamond Pendant $125 2 gaelsong.com 1.800.205.5790 SAVE $25! Buy both for $225 3 WHeel oF t Garden Folly tHe YEar u EXCLUSIVE! A crumbling The Celts did Gothic tower, built pre-ruined for not measure the decoration—a garden folly! The same passing of time with spirit of frivolity and incongruity infuses a calendar. Their this vest. Traditional weskit styling sense of the year is realized in flint grey floral lace; a was circular, marked fanciful wide voile ruffle at the hem at the quarters and adds the final singular touch. Lace cross-quarters by is lined in jersey. Linen, polyester seasonal festivals. and cotton. Handwash. Imported. This beautifully detailed Generously sized in S-XL. $ plaque by Maxine Miller A40003 Flower Lace Vest 40 p Secret knoWledGe depicts the cycles of nature in plant p HeartS entWined The far-seeing owl is regarded in many cultures as a symbol of forms arrayed around spokes denoting the festivals. Wood-finish resin The world then the love should know wisdom. This owl, atop a stack of books, has a magnifying glass for plaque has eight hangers on the back, so you can turn it as the year I bear my Highland lassie, O! an even closer examination. The pile of books is actually a small turns. 10½" diameter. —Robert Burns box—does the owl know that? 4½" high; box interior is 2" x 2½". D23020 Wheel of the Year Plaque $58 EXCLUSIVE! Proclaim your feelings with the traditional D24002 Owl on Books Trinket Box $40 Scottish love token, the Luckenbooth. Two hearts entwine, crowned in a sign of loyalty and devotion. 18" double strand of delicate chain with iridescent peacock- q The Wild rover hued beads holds the pewter pendant. Made in USA. If you've been a rover for many a year, you know you need lots of pockets for Button detail J10079 Luckenbooth Earrings $27 all of your gear! A Tree of Life surrounded by Celtic knots enlivens this sturdy, on back J20087 Luckenbooth Pendant $27 pigment-dyed olive canvas The Celtic Wheelview of the interconnectionof the Year of divine, nature, bag. Reach under the flap for a side-entry pocket with u and human can be seen in these lands’ Christmas legends. Velcro closure. Interior Wicked SiSter A party that begins at midnight, salted chocolate with chili pepper, black roses. You Animals are said to kneel at midnight on Christmas Eve, includes one small pocket; appreciate nice things—if they’re a little different, a little dark. Perhaps you would like yet another pocket on the or to be given the power to speak. In Ireland, honeybees a ruffly skirt—with swirling gauze panels, raw-edged netting and a swag of lace looped back zips open. Woven strap off-center in a shiny brooch—but in a flint grey, earth brown, spice orange or coal black. are said to wake and hum a song of praise—which could adjusts from 24" to 46". Bag This layered skirt is a little bit princess and a whole lot of wicked sister. Linen/polyester, be heard only by those humans who had led a blameless is 10" x 11½" x 3".