Beltane (/ ˈbɛl.teɪn /) or Bealtaine (Irish pronunciation: [ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠəʲnə], approximately / ˈb (j) ɒltɪnə / B (Y)OL-tin-ə) [5][6] is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.

Apr 8, 2025 · Beltane is a Celtic fire festival and pagan holiday that falls between the Spring Equinox (Ostara) and the Summer Solstice (Litha) on the modern Wheel of the Year. Beltane is celebrated on May 1st in the Northern Hemisphere, and it marked the beginning of summer in ancient Gaelic culture.

Apr 10, 2022 · Beltane is a pagan festival that is celebrated at the beginning of Spring, honoring the union of Mother Earth and the Greenman so that we may be blessed with hearty weather and fertile land.

Beltane, 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.

Mar 24, 2025 · Beltane Rituals and Traditions 1. Throw a Bonfire or Attend One. Beltane is best known for its sacred fires and there is still an annual Beltane fire festival held in Scotland every year. But if you have the space, it’s one of the holidays you might want to consider throwing one and gathering friends, family, or coven members to …

Beltane, also known as May Day, is one of the eight sabbats celebrated by Pagans, Wiccans and Witchcraft practitioners. It marks the beginning of summer and is celebrated on May 1st in the Northern Hemisphere. This festival is all about fertility, growth, and renewal.

Feb 3, 2020 · Beltane is a time of fire and fertility. Combine the passion of a roaring bonfire with the love of the May Queen and the God of the Forest, and you've got a recipe for a fantastic ritual. This ceremony is designed for a group, and includes a symbolic union of the May Queen and the King of the Forest.

Apr 23, 2021 · Beltane, also known as Beltain, is the Celtic festival that marks the beginning of summer. This ancient tradition isn't as popular today as it was centuries ago, but it's still celebrated by many pagans worldwide and by citizens across the British Isles and Ireland, where it's often referred to as Gaelic May Day.

May 1, 2017 · Beltane is all about fire and bonfires are the most iconic symbol of the festival. Fire represents purification and revitalisation after the winter time, with ancient people believing it to bring fertility and good fortune. THE Irish festival of Beltane has ancient pagan origins and marks the beginning of summer beginni...

Mar 19, 2025 · One of the most important celebrations was that of Beltane, sometimes spelled Beltaine, Bealtaine, or Beltine. Sitting directly opposite the side of the wheel of the year to Samhain, Beltane was a celebration of fertility.