Celebrating Beltane: the May Day pagan festival of fertility
May fires, flowers, and merriment
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Mid-way points are important transitory moments in ancient pagan rituals and rites. Coming halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, May Day celebrations were another important turning point in the year for the Early Celts. In countries with a Celtic heritage, this time of year was marked with bonfires, rituals, and feasts for protection. It was a celebration welcoming summer and the most fertile time of the year.
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