Beltane

Between the Spring equinox and Summer solstice, at the opposite of Samhain is Beltane, the celebration of spring.
Time has come when the days get longer and everything starts to grow and bloom and thrive.
Celebration of spring is celebration of new life!
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Greetings, festival-goers and spring flowers!

Beltane is an ancient Gaelic festival celebrated on May 1st or November 1st, depending if you’re Team North Hemisphere or Team South Hemisphere, to mark the arrival of spring and welcome the summer.
Beltane is the ancient holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring with bonfires, feasts, and lots of good old-fashioned merrymaking. It’s the time to let loose, dance around the bonfire, and bask in the warmth of the sun.

Beltane is such an old festival that we forgot when it exactly started and how.

According to legend, it was created by a group of mischievous fairies who were tired of the dreary winter and wanted to throw the biggest, wildest, and most fire-filled party of all time. They gathered all the flowers, herbs, and twigs they could find, threw them into a giant pile, and set it on fire. Then they danced and sang until the sun came up, marking the arrival of spring.
True enough story!

When and where?

Beltane is celebrated on May 1st in the northern hemisphere, while in the southern hemisphere, it’s a time to celebrate the harvest and give thanks for the abundance of the earth.
Beltane is the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It’s a time to celebrate growth, fertility, and the abundance of life. Beltane is a time to celebrate the arrival of warm weather, long days, and the end of winter’s grip. Finally time to let your hair down and dance around the bonfire with reckless abandon, or as the ancient Celts used to say, “Burn, baby, burn!”

If you’re preparing to celebrate Beltane, here are a few tips:

1. Gather your friends and family for a bonfire: Beltane is all about the fire, so make sure you have plenty of wood and kindling to keep the party going all night long.
2. Do a Maypole dance. Put up a large pole with a lot of ribbons hanging from it. Then find a tutorial for the right choreography that will leave the ribbons in a nice braid around the pole. Or botch it into a rainbow of chaos. Either way can be fun.
3. Stock up on springtime treats: From fresh flowers to sweet treats, Beltane is a time to celebrate the abundance of spring, so make sure you have plenty of yummy snacks on hand.
4. Get dressed up: Whether you prefer a flower crown or a funky hat, Beltane is the perfect excuse to break out your wildest springtime attire and show your colors.
5. Just enjoy nature in peace with a nice walk or quiet meditation. 

And let’s not forget about safety.

Remember to keep a safe distance from the bonfire, don’t wear flammable clothing, have a fire extinguisher handy, and never leave the fire unattended.
With these tips, you’re sure to have a blazing good time!

Beltane, the festival that’s sure to set your heart ablaze and your feet tapping.
So grab your friends, your flower crowns, your best springtime attire, and get ready to celebrate the arrival of Beltane with a blast of fire, laughter, and joy!