IMBOLC

 

Imbolc, on February 1st

Is one of the four

Gaelic seasonal festivals

Imbolc marks

The beginning of spring

And the end winter.

Celebrated with feasting,

The making of Brighid's crosses,

The holy wells are visited,

And divination begins

BELTANE

 

Beltane, on May 1st

Is one of the four

Gaelic seasonal festivals

Beltane marks

The beginning of summer

And the end spring.

Celebrated with feasting,

The decorating of homes

With May flowers,

Visiting the holy wells

And the lighting of bonfires

LUGHNASADH

 

Lughnasadh, on August 1st

Is one of the four

Gaelic seasonal festivals

Lughnasadh marks

The beginning of autumn,

The harvest season,

And the end summer

Celebrated with feasting,

Fairs and athletic contests

And the offering of First Fruits

SAMHAIN

 

Samhain, on November 1st

Is one of the four

Gaelic seasonal festivals

Samhain marks

The beginning of winter,

The End of the harvest season,

And the end of autumn

Celebrated with feasting,

Guising and mumming

And the lighting of bonfires