Beltane

About Beltane

Beltane is a Gaelic traditional festival held on May 1st, traditionally known as a quarter day - the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer equinox.

Beltane is a Celtic word which means 'fires of Bel' (Bel was a Celtic deity). It is a fire festival that celebrates the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year.

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