May is sweet, and the vivid colors of its seasonal blooms never cease to brighten the mood. It's no wonder the first of May, aka Beltane, is widely celebrated, as it marks the transition between the ...

The May Queen comes to life at the end of the ritual celebrating the arrival of summer Thousands of people have gathered in Edinburgh to mark the arrival of summer at the annual Beltane Fire Festival.

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EDINBURGH’S world famous fiery start to the Summer, The Beltane Fire Festival, is set to return to the Calton Hill next month, with organisers putting tickets for the annual celebration on sale. Did ...

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 ...

Summer's getting closer every day, which is reason enough to celebrate, but there's actually a more specific celebration to look forward to: Next Monday, May 1, is the Pagan sabbat Beltane. This ...