May Day is a holiday familiar to many. But Beltane? Not so much. Traditionally observed on May 1, the latter is the Gaelic May Day festival, held about halfway between the spring and summer equinoxes.

What Is Beltane and Why Do We Celebrate It? Beltane is the name of a Gaelic May Day festival, typically celebrated in Ireland, Isle of Man and Scotland. Taking place between the spring equinox and the ...

(RNS) — One of the eight sabbats, or modern pagan holidays, Beltane is a celebration of community after the colder months and of the returning fertility of the land. (RNS) — “Love, whose month is ever ...

While many of us were in church on Easter, or commemorating the Passover meal with our families, many thousand Americans, adherents of pagan denominations, were preparing to mark a festival you may ...

Beltane, for those unfamiliar with its origins, can have some serious Midsommar vibes. But before you cry "May Day," know that there's absolutely nothing scary about the actual holiday. In fact, it's ...