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May Day History and The Maypole Dance70

May Day History and The Maypole Dance

Happy May Day!

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Beltaine - Part Two63

Beltaine - Part Two

Beltaine has long been associated with May poles. In Ireland, however, it was more common to find a May Bush than a Maypole. Fires and dancing have been a part of the celebrations in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and in Europe and North America.

1 comment    customs may day beltane
Birch Tree a Symbol of Spring73

Birch Tree a Symbol of Spring

Far back through history, the birch tree has been celebrated as the coming of spring. The sap, drank as a spring cleanser, contains many nutrients.

0 comments    maypole birch tonic cleanse
Visiting Michigan's Renaissance Festival77

 videoVisiting Michigan's Renaissance Festival

Michigan's Renaissance Festival is an annual event that takes place each fall about 45 minutes north of the Detroit area. It is a trip back in time as the setting, people and events will bring you back the the 16th century.

15 comments    michigan festivals middle ages
Stylvanian Families Maypole & Dancers Review46

Stylvanian Families Maypole & Dancers Review

This article will review the new Sylvanian Families release by Flair UK: Maypole & Dancers. The Maypole & Dancers set was released in November 2011 as part of the special ‘Celebrating 25 years’ of Sylvanians in the UK range. The...

0 comments    family review toys
When I Got a Maypole67

When I Got a Maypole

Setting up a Maypole is an old tradition all over Europe though it is slowly disappearing. However, I am one of those who can say that once was given a Maypole. A Maypole is either a pole or a young tall tree – in Hungary it is mostly a poplar...

2 comments    life children school
Best Cheap Eat, Movie, and a little Art too at The Kennedy School62

Best Cheap Eat, Movie, and a little Art too at The Kennedy School

A moment’s bike ride from trendy Alberta Street is the McMenamins Kennedy School. It can be found in Beautiful Portland, Oregon; A place where ‘Weird’ is wonderful. In fact the local moto is "Keep...

2 comments    fun movies arts
"Bringing in the May" - the history and culture of the traditional English May Day82

"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. ...

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TOP 13 Pick-Up Lines For Beltane61

TOP 13 Pick-Up Lines For Beltane

(Pagan Humor/Jokes) Since today is Beltane, I thought I would share with you my Top 13 Pick-up Lines for you to use at your Beltane celebrations! Why only 13 you may ask? Well, after all, this is a list for...

11 comments    love religion sex
Pagan Traditions: Beltane70

Pagan Traditions: Beltane

Beltane is also known as the first of May celebration and is one of the biggest festivities within the Pagan tradition. This festivity celebrates the arrival of the spring, the fire, the light after so many...

4 comments    love religion new age
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