Beltane at last; I feared it would never come.
This Pagan holiday is celebrated from sunset
on April 30 with bonfires, dancing, and raising
a glass or two, through sundown on May 1st.
Seven of the eight Pagan Sabbats are highly
spiritual, whereas Beltane is quite festive. It
marks the high point of Spring and announces
that Summer is soon to follow. For those of us
who have had a lingering Winter through the
first half of Spring, a warm Beltane is especially
welcome.
We were lucky enough to spend Beltane Eve
with our neighboring friends. And wonders of
all wonders, we get to spend Beltane with our
children, hopefully around a bonfire tonight.
So, in our festive Beltane mood, what are we
thankful for?! The return of sunny days with
their ensuing warmth, for certain. Lifting a
thankful glass to our children and other loved
ones is expected! And not to forget, life itself!
How do we express these wondrous feelings?
Dancing 'round Beltane fires by night and
celebrating with a Maypole dance by day.
Dancing! Feasting! Greetings! Toasting!
Oh, what a glorious festival! Pray, do have
a delightful Beltane or a wonderful May Day,
its Christian equivalent.
dancing round bel fires
its down the maypole winding
raise a glass or two
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