Yule is also called Midwinter, Rebirth of the Sun, Alban Arthuan, or Light of Arthur. It is a celebration of the shortest day of the year, and marks the midpoint of winter. This is the time when the sun is at it’s weakest, but the celebration is about the rebirth of the Sun.
Think of it [...]
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Yule – December 21st (Approximately)
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Samhain – October 31st
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Samhain, also called, Halloween, Hallowe’en, All Hallows Eve, Celtic Feast of the Dead, or Samhuin, is celebrated each year on October 31st. It is pronounced as Sow-en, and it is the celebration that marks the end of the Autumn quarter, and the beginning of the Winter quarter. By this time, it is clear that Winter [...]
Autumn Equinox – September 23rd (Approximately)
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The Autumn Equinox is also called the Mabon, Celtic Festival of the Vine, Alban Elfed, Alban Elued, or the Light of the Water. This celebration marks the end of the light half of the year, and the beginning of the dark half of the year.
It occurs when the day and the night are of equal [...]
Lammas – August 1st
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Lammas is also known as Lunasa, Celtic Grain Festival, Lughnassadh, and Lughnasadh. It is the cross quarter that brings in Autumn, and says Farewell to Summer. It is celebrated on August 1st of each year.
Lammas is the hottest time of the year, but it marks the time of the year when the days are becoming [...]
Summer Solstice – June 21st (Approximately)
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Summer Solstice is also known as Litha, Midsummer, Celtic Oak Festival, Alban Hefin, Alban Heruin, and the Light of the Shore. It marks the longest day of the year, and is celebrated around June 21st each year. It is a movable celebration, meaning that the date changes from one year to the next, but it [...]
