Pagan Holidays
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Yule
WINTER SOLSTICE (YULE) December 21st:
The celebration of the winter solstice or the shortest day of the year. It celebrates the rebirth of the Sun, which is the promise of spring and life. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule
Imbolc
IMBOLC - Cross-quarter day- February 2:
The Pagan equivalent of Groundhog Day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbolc
Ostarra
VERNAL EQUINOX (OSTARA) March 20 / 21:
Also known as the Spring Equinox. Day and night are equal length signifying the first signs of fertility and rebirth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostara
Beltane
BELTANE - Cross-quarter day - May 1:
Beltane (May Day) celebrates the Marriage of the Goddess and the God. The maypole dance is symbolic of the union of the goddess and the god. Pagan Handfastings occur at this time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
Summer Solstice
SUMMER SOLSTICE (Mid-SUMMER) June 21:
The Summer Solstice honors the Sun-God to promote fertility of animals and crops. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer
Lammas
LUGHNASADH (LAMAS) - Cross-quarter day -
August 1: Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas is the first of the three Harvest festivals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lughnasadh
Mabon
AUTUMN EQUINOX (MABON) September 21:
The Autumn Equinox recognizes what we have and to begin preparing for the coming winter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabon
Samhain
SAMHAIN - Cross-quarter day - October 31/ November 1
The separation between this physical world and the spirit world is powerful on this day. Take this time to remember departed ones. On this night Magick is more powerful. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain