Beltane

Gaelic May Day festival, (November in the Southern Hemisphere) marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1st May, (1st November) or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Wikipedia

Also called Lá Bealtaine no (language?), Latha Bealltainn no (language?), Laa Boaltinn/Boaldyn no (language?), Beltain, Beltine, Beltany
Observed by Historically: Gaels, Today: Irish people, Scottish people, Manx people, Modern Pagans
Type Cultural, Pagan (Celtic neopaganism, Wicca)

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