Beltane: Bringing in the May

In old England, the young people went out into the woods on May Day Eve and stayed all night, returning in the morning, laden with flowers and green branches. The Puritan writer, Philip Stubbes, has an interesting way of explaining the nature of the sacred rites which took place in the woods: I have heard … Continue reading Beltane: Bringing in the May

Overcoming obstacles with the Whites — Beltane Fire Society

Fierce protectors of the May Queen and the backbone of the festival, the Whites guard the procession at Beltane Fire Festival. via Overcoming obstacles with the Whites — Beltane Fire Society

Beltane Fire Festivals

Beltane Fire Festivals around the Globe Fire was believed to have purifying qualities – it cleansed and rejuvenated both the land and the people.The ritual welcoming of the sun and the lighting of the fires was also believed to ensure fertility of the land and the people. Animals were transferred from winter pens to summer … Continue reading Beltane Fire Festivals