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icymist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-11-08 06:52 PM
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Legends and Lore of Beltane
In many cultures, there are different legends and lore surrounding Beltane. Here are a few of the stories about this magical spring celebration.

Like Samhain, the holiday of Beltane is a time when the veil between the worlds is thin. Some traditions believe that this is a good time to contact the spirits, or to interact with the Fae. Be careful, though -- if you visit the Faerie Realm, don't eat the food, our you'll be trapped there, much like Thomas the Rhymer was!

Some Irish dairy farmers hang a garland of green boughs over their door at Beltane. This will bring them great milk production from their cows during the coming summer.

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conscious evolution Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-19-08 10:27 AM
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1. Thanks for the link
I have been invited to a Beltane celebration by a friend.
The link puts a whole new spin on things.
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