#BookologyThursday #Celtic: „The ancient peoples of #Ireland celebrated their major festivals with fire. Is this in honour of their sun Gods and Goddesses? According to the Lebor Gabála Érenn (https://hear-me.social/@NeuKelte/115899252982835088), an ancient manuscript detailing Ireland’s waves of invaders, the first #Bealtaine fire was lit on the Hill of #Uisneach by the Nemedian #Druid, #Mide. Although ‘Druidical rituals’ were said to have taken place, there is no mention of sun-god worship.“
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Today is also Bealtaine in the Southern Hemisphere, an ancient Celtic festival celebrating the return of the sun, the fire of life, and the beginning of summer.

May the gods bless your days with warmth and light.

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A performer holds an axe on fire at the #Bealtaine fire festival, marking the beginning of summer at the Hill of Uisneach in Rathnew, #Ireland, May 10, 2025. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

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A reveller poses next to a statue at the #Bealtaine fire festival, marking the beginning of summer at the Hill of Uisneach in Rathnew, #Ireland. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

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Hundreds Gather for Bealtaine Fire Festival at Sacred Hill of Uisneach

The Bealtaine Fire Festival at the Hill of Uisneach is a vibrant celebration of Irish heritage, marking the start of summer with fire, folklore, music, and ancient tradition.

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This day last week I had the joy of participating in 'Aisling Ghobnait' or 'Vision of Gobnait' for #Bealtaine Festival, #Dingle It had a 7ft Gobnait, lifesize Deer, Bees, Beekeepers, Fire, Dancing & Music 🫶 Created by my sister & her pal Julí: #Mothú Yes, bees are a family affair / obsession 🔥💛🔥
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According to ancient Gaelic tradition, #Bealtaine is the time to wash your fleecy Christmas pyjamas, and put them away for the 2 months of the Irish summer.

Happy Beltane, everyone! 🌟🌸🌹🌺🌞

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#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.
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