Even though the first day of summer does not arrive until June 1st with the summer solstice on June 21st, ancient Celts believed that the month of May, which they celebrated as Lá Bealtaine, marked the beginning of summer. And who wouldn’t welcome the arrival of summer a little bit earlier? Continue reading to learn more about this ancient Celtic festival and the rituals that are still practiced in Ireland to this very day.
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Summer in Ireland Traveling the Emerald Isle
Posted by: Jennifer DerrigTags: travel to ireland , travel , summer solstics , solstice , semmer , may day , lá bealtaine , ireland , celts , celtic festival , celtic celebrations , bealtaine - May 01 2015
May Day in Ireland , the Feast of Bealtaine
May Day has been celebrated in Ireland since pagan times as the feast of Bealtaine and in latter times as Mary's day. Traditionally, bonfires were lit to mark the coming of summer and to banish the long nights of winter.
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