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Robin Hood's Day: A Medieval May Day Festival87

Robin Hood's Day: A Medieval May Day Festival

Lythe and listin, gentilmen, That be of freeborn blood; I shall you tel of a good yeoman, His name was Robyn Hood.

16 comments    robin robin hood may
Beltane Celebrations84

Beltane Celebrations

The holiday of Beltane is traditionally celebrated from sundown on the last night of April into the first day of May, and is sometimes called May Day or Walpurgisnacht.

5 comments    holiday spirituality spring
The Fine Art Of Hand Kissing82

The Fine Art Of Hand Kissing

I am quite the sucker for a good hand kissing.... Yes, it's true. And with today being Beltane, (that most passionate and "randy" of Pagan holidays), I thought I would post a blog for the benefit of my gentleman readers, on the delicate art and...

15 comments    love advice how to
Why are Weddings in June?80

Why are Weddings in June?

Have you ever wondered why June is the most popular month for weddings? Do you know why a rabbit and colored eggs are symbols for Easter? Did you know that Easter is always on a certain Sunday each year? (not...

7 comments    summer spring traditions
Wiccan Holidays and Ritual Days Explained!79

Wiccan Holidays and Ritual Days Explained!

Learn about Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon and Samhain. The Wiccan holidays are specific to each season. Learn more about them here!

41 comments    religion holidays magic
"Bringing in the May" - the history and culture of the traditional English May Day80

"Bringing in the May" - the history and culture of the traditional English May Day

May Day celebrations in England have a rich and diverse history. Strands of the festivals come from different pagan, polytheistic, and Christian traditions, all of which became mixed together over the years. ...

57 comments    history england may day
Sabbats and Esbats:  A Quick Reference and Guide79

Sabbats and Esbats: A Quick Reference and Guide

What is a Sabbat exactly? A Sabbat is a major holiday for nature religions such as various types of Paganism, including Wicca and Druidism. My purpose in writing this hub is to give new Pagans an easy guide to refer to in order to find the basic information on the eight Sabbats and Full Moon Esbats.

9 comments    samhain yule beltane
Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Tree Folklore75

Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Tree Folklore

This section of the series 'Playing in Woods with Fairies' is about the trees present in a particular Scottish wood and their associations in Celtic folklore. The series includes information on related Celtic animal, festival and fairy / deity lore.

12 comments    actress wisdom tree
Beltane Celebration Ideas for Beginners75

Beltane Celebration Ideas for Beginners

Beltane is a time of celebration with a focus on fertility and creativity. Beginners on Wiccan and other Pagan paths that celebrate this holiday can do so on their own following these suggestions.

5 comments    may day celebrations
Beltane: The Beltane Goddesses76

Beltane: The Beltane Goddesses

Ribbons are waving in the wind and the earth is bursting forth with life. Flowers are in full bloom and wildlife is blossoming, as well. Perhaps you are looking forward to a full-blown Beltane ritual on May 1st this year. Whether practicing in a group or solitary, you may want to incorporate some traditional and unique Beltane goddesses into your Beltane ritual.

5 comments    gods wicca pagan
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