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Beltane May 01
The first of May is a holiday with both ancient roots and a completely modern aspect. As a person fond of traditional festivities I celebrate it as Beltane, as the Gaelic first day of summer was known. One practice I … Continue reading
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Tagged Annapolis, blooms, blossoms, bonfire, fire pit, fireplace, flowers, garden, garnish, gifts, lilacs, Maibowle, Maiwein, Master of the Woods, May, May baskets, May day, morning walk, Reisling, sekt, strawberries, Waldmeister, woodruff, yard
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Beltane
One practice I love is the creation of May baskets. The old custom was to secretly leave the baskets of flowers and treats on someone’s porch or doorstep early in the morning. My introduction to May baskets came when I … Continue reading
Caturday Thoughts – Beltane
The first of May is a holiday with both ancient roots and a completely modern aspect. As a person fond of traditional festivities I celebrate it as Beltane, as the Gaelic first day of summer was known. One practice I love … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Gardens, Herbs
Tagged Beltane, chimney, fire, fireplace, high winds, Maibowle, Maiwaine, May baskets, Maypole, Reisling, sekt, sweet woodruff, Waldmeister
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Beltane
The first of May is a holiday with both ancient roots and a completely modern aspect. As a person fond of traditional festivities I celebrate it as Beltane, as the Gaelic first day of summer was known. One practice I … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Gardens, Herbs
Tagged Annapolis, blooms, blossoms, bonfire, fire pit, fireplace, flowers, garden, garnish, gifts, lilacs, Maibowle, Maiwein, Master of the Woods, May, May baskets, May day, morning walk, Reisling, sekt, strawberries, Waldmeister, woodruff, yard
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