It is May 1st, or Beltane in the old calendar. Sue’s heartfelt post and wonderful photos seem like the perfect way to celebrate. Happy Beltane, all!
The ancient festival of Beltane has always been special to me. As I child, I was caught by its magic when my grandfather first read me the story of ‘Borrobil‘, where two children walk between the Beltane fires and are whisked away into a land of myth, magic and the obligatory dragon.
For years afterwards, every time the number seventy-seven bus passed the conical hill on the way to town, we would talk about Beltane. I learned its legends and traditions, and more than any other of the festivals of the turning of the year, this one is close to my heart, rooted, as it is, in fond memories.
Over the years, I have celebrated Beltane in many ways and in many places. I have danced around a Maypole, weaving the ribbons in the pattern of life. Joined a spiral dance in the streets of Oxford. Seen…
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Helen Glynn Jones 
Thanks for sharing Helen. Xx
Oh you’re very welcome, Jane – hope you’re well and happy Beltane xx
Happy Beltane, Helen xXx
Thank you, Jane – and the same to you! 🙂 xx
Thanks for sharing, Helen. Beltane blessings o you and your family! xx
Thank you, Sue, and the same to you 🙂 xx
🙂 xx
Happy May Day – my ancient grandmother used to insist we had to pick a few flowers and tuck a paper doily around them then tie them secretly to neighbor’s front doors with a ribbon. It was fun
We need to keep the old holidays and traditions -even if the not in the beer company’s best interest like cinco de mayo…which is almost un known in MX but a huger deal in the US now…although many haven’t a clue what it celebrates
That’s a lovely tradition 🙂 I agree, it’s important to keep these old holidays alive, and celebrate them each year. Happy May Day to you too!