Beltane

Beltane is a special festival celebrated on May 1st, marking the start of summer. People light big bonfires to welcome the warm season and remember the sun's power. It's a time to celebrate nature and growth, as flowers bloom and everything turns green. Long ago, people believed this day had magical energy, helping plants and animals grow. Families and friends would dance, sing, and have fun together. It's like a big party for the Earth to say "thank you" for the sunshine and new life. Today, some people still celebrate Beltane to honor these old traditions.

How to celebrate Beltane?

To celebrate Beltane, wake up early and decorate your home with flowers. Make a flower crown to wear and dance around a Maypole with colorful ribbons. Enjoy a picnic with friends and family outside, playing your favorite games. If possible, build a small bonfire or light candles safely and tell cheerful stories or sing songs around it. Try making a Beltane cake or treat using seasonal ingredients like fresh fruits. Before bedtime, write down a spring wish or dream you have and keep it somewhere special. Celebrate the joy of springtime and new beginnings with laughter and love!

Where Beltane is celebrated?

• - Ireland
• - Scotland
• - Isle of Man
• - parts of England