How to celebrate Beltane
Beltane (also known as May Day) is one of the four main festivals, or quarters, on the Wheel of
the Year and a very important one at that. Beltane was originally a Celtic celebration of the sun
and the fertile land below. Beltane traditions During this time, we revel in the warmth of the
sunshine as well as the growth, vitality, and fertility that it promises. This holiday is known to the
Irish as Lá Bealtaine, which translates roughly to “bright fire.” As such, it is a significant fire
festival thrown in dedication to the gods to ask for their divine blessings