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- Date: May 1 (Northern Hemisphere), November 1 (Southern Hemisphere)
- Origins in Celtic peoples of Ireland, Scotland and WalesSacred Texts: Beltane: Its History and Modern Celebration in Wicca in America
- Practices: Bonfires, dancing the may pole, fertility rights
- Related holidays/alternative names: May Day, Walpurgisnacht, Walpurgis Night, May Eve, Roodmas
- Follows: Ostara
- Precedes: Midsummer
- Beltane may mean "shining or brilliant fires"Sacred Texts: Beltane: Its History and Modern Celebration in Wicca in America
- Spelled Beltaine (Ireland), Bealtunn (Scotland), Shenn do Boaldyn (Island of Mann), Galan Mae (Wales)Sacred Texts: Beltane: Its History and Modern Celebration in Wicca in America
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Beltane is an ancient Celtic holiday celebrating the beginning of summer. In modern times it has been revived and is celebrated by many practicing Neopagans and Wiccans.
According to news reports, 11,000 revelers were at the Beltane Fire Festival in Scotland at midnight, April 30, 2009.Scotsman: 11,000 revellers bring in the summer at Beltane Fire Festival (May 1, 2009)
Observing Beltane
Beltane is part of the ancient Celtic calendar, and it marks the the height of spring and flowering of life, as an expression of fertility and new life.The traditional celebration of Beltane begins with a fire, lit by flint spark or friction. Flowers and green wood are used in many fashions, including decorating buildings with flowers and greenwood and leaving may baskets on the front steps of friends. Festivities are accompanies by a may bowl of punch or wine; dancing around a May Pole, and a lot of outdoor sex between the May Queen and her subjects.Circle Sanctuary: Beltane
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@Yaguari Hoping to direct the 8th grade production of The Wicker Man come next Beltane!
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