Beltane, for those unfamiliar with its origins, can have some serious Midsommar vibes. But before you cry "May Day," know that there's absolutely nothing scary about the actual holiday. In fact, it's ...

What is Beltane? Beltane is an ancient Celtic holiday that annually begins at sunset on April 30th and lasts until sunset on May 1. Spiritual practitioners celebrate it as a festive occasion that ...

(RNS) — One of the eight sabbats, or modern pagan holidays, Beltane is a celebration of community after the colder months and of the returning fertility of the land. (RNS) — “Love, whose month is ever ...

As the wheel of the year turns toward Beltane, the Northern hemisphere awakens with the graceful and dynamic energy of spring. The air warms, the days grow longer, and it feels like everything is ...

Beltane is the next stop on the Wheel of the Year. Most (though not all) traditions observe it on May 1, while most modern Pagans celebrate it on the weekend closest to the actual date. I’ll be ...

The author with friends at a Beltane celebration, featuring a Maypole (Photo: Emily Guenther) Beltane is a holiday celebrated by many Earth-based spiritual traditions. It falls on May 1st and is ...

Here are 15 incredible pictures from the 2026 Beltane Fire Festival at Calton Hill in Edinburgh. Beltane Fire Festival lit up Calton Hill in Edinburgh, as thousands of people helped welcome the ...