Beltane - Wikipedia
WEBBeltane is one of the four main Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc, and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai. Beltane is mentioned in the earliest Irish literature and is associated with important events in Irish mythology.
How To Celebrate Beltane (May Day): Rituals, Traditions, & Ideas
WEBApr 10, 2022 · Beltane (also known as May Day) is one of the four main festivals, or quarters, on the Wheel of the Year and a very important one at that. Beltane was originally a Celtic celebration of the sun and the fertile land below.
Beltane | Definition, Meaning, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica
WEBBeltane, festival held on the first day of May in Ireland and Scotland, celebrating the beginning of summer and open pasturing. Beltane is first mentioned in a glossary attributed to Cormac, bishop of Cashel and king of Munster, who was killed in 908.
What Is Beltane? And, How Do You Celebrate It? - The Pagan …
WEBApr 17, 2021 · Beltane is the pagan sabbat that occurs on May 1st each year and celebrates the beginning of summer with fire festivals and fertility rites.
Beltane Is About More Than Fire and Fertility - Atlas Obscura
WEBApr 28, 2023 · Even before the bonfires get blazing, modern Beltane—often rolled in with more general May Day festivities—is a visual feast featuring colorful flowers, dancing, May Queens, Green Men, and ...
Beltane History - Celebrating May Day - Learn Religions
WEBFeb 3, 2020 · Beltane kicks off the merry month of May, and has a long history. This fire festival is celebrated on May 1 in the northern hemisphere (and at the end of October below the equator) with bonfires, Maypoles, dancing, and lots of good old fashioned sexual energy. Beltane Key Takeaways.
Legends and Lore of Beltane, the Spring May Day Celebration
WEBFeb 14, 2018 · There are a lot of myths and folklore surrounding May Day, or Beltane. Learn about some of the stories surrounding this mystical spring celebration.
What Is Beltane? All About May Day 2024 - Parade
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Beltane is the name of a Gaelic May Day festival, typically celebrated in Ireland, Isle of Man and Scotland. Taking place between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, Beltane marks...
Beltane Explained: How to Celebrate Beltane Like an Ancient Celt
WEBApr 25, 2022 · Traditionally celebrated on the evening of April 30th and into the early morning of May 1st, Beltane is a Celtic cross-quarter day, i.e., it is one of four main seasonal festivals of the Celts and falls roughly halfway between an equinox/solstice (in this case, the spring equinox and the summer solstice).
BBC - Religions - Paganism: Beltane
WEBJun 7, 2006 · Beltane is a Celtic word which means 'fires of Bel' (Bel was a Celtic deity). It is a fire festival that celebrates of the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year. Celtic festivals...