Following is a list of Holidays. Each chapter contains a
history and some ideas for celebrating. This collection
is a collaboration from many different sources.

Samhain - October 31st*
The Last Harvest. The Earth nods a sad farewell
to the God. We know that He will once again be
reborn of the Goddess and the cycle will continue.
This is the time of reflection, the time to honor
the Ancients who have gone on before us and the
time of 'Seeing"(divination). As we contemplate the
Wheel of the Year, we come to recognize our own
part in the eternal cycle of Life.

YuleWinter Solstice-Yule - December 21st
Yule is the time of greatest darkness
and the longest night of the year.
The Winter Solstice had been associated
with the birth of a "Divine King" long
before the rise of Christianity. Since
the Sun is considered to represent the
Male Divinity in many Pagan Traditions,
this time is celebrated as the "return of
the Sun God" where He is reborn of the Goddess.

Imbolc - February 2nd*
The earliest whisperings of Springtide
are heard now as the Goddess nurtures Her
Young Son. As a time of the year associated
with beginning growth, Imbolc is an initiatory
period for many. Here we plant the "seeds" of
our hopes and dreams for the coming summer months.

Vernal Equinox-Ostara - March 21st
The first true day of Springtide. The days and nights
are now equal in length as the Young God continues
to mature and grow. We begin to see shoots of new
growth and swelling buds on the trees. Energy is
building as the days become warmer with promise.

Beltane - May 1st*
The Land represented by the Goddess is now
ripe and fertile and the Young God expresses
His Love for Her. This is a time of joyous
reveling as the first flowers of Summer are
gathered in Their Honor.

Summer Solstice-Litha - June 21st
The days of the first harvesting of herbs
as the Earth now begins to share her bounty.
This time of the longest days is celebrated
as a fire festival. The season between the
planting and the harvest, June is also the
"traditional" month for handfastings and weddings.

Lammas - August 1st*
The First Harvest. Plants are 'setting their
seed" already for the next year as the cycle
of Nature continues. The Sun (Son) still burns
brightly, but already the passing of the days
begins to herald the coming of Autumn. The
young animals are now almost full grown and
our plans-planted with high expectations in
the spring- are beginning to come to fruition.

Autumnal Equinox-Mabon - September 21st
The Second or Continuing Harvest. Now, as at
Ostara, the days and nights are equal once again.
gardens are in full bloom and heavy with
nature's bounty. There is a slight nip in the
air already and preparations begin to prepare
for the long cold months which are to come.

For a more indepth explanation and for ways
to celebrate, click on the name of the Sabbat.

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* denotes Major Sabbath

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