“It is thought that the ancients only recognised two seasons, these being Summer and Winter. Beltane is the time when the Earth is literally buzzing with fertility. Life springs forth in all of its richness, and the land is covered with beautiful flowers; the freshly opened leaves of the trees are a quality of greenContinue reading “What is Beltane?”
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What Is Samhain?
**WHAT IS SAMHAIN?** Samhain (Gaelic, commonly pronounced Sow-wen), is an ancient harvest festival and ceremonial practice dating back to pre-Christian Ireland and the rest of the Celtic world, taking place between 31st October and November 1st. Considered the beginning of the Wheel of the Year (and thus the Pagan “New Year”), Samhain also serves asContinue reading “What Is Samhain?”
History and Traditions of Beltane
**History and Traditions of Beltane** Beltane is a traditional Gaelic festival celebrated to welcome the arrival of summer. It signifies new beginnings and is a time for joyous festivities. The celebration takes place every year on May 1st, where people come together to enjoy the season’s warmth and beauty. It’s an occasion that brings peopleContinue reading “History and Traditions of Beltane”
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