Happy May Day! Beltane or Bealtaine, is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Beltane is one of the four main Celtic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc, and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai. What To Look forward to On Beltane Beltane is all about appeasing the Fairies and Forest guards. In olden times, people would place 3 pieces of black coal beside the butter... Read more