A Midsummer Night’s Dream on acid: Celtic tradition comes to life at Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival - Fire dancers, drummers and painted pagan gods bring ancient Celtic traditions blazing ...

Beltane, for those unfamiliar with its origins, can have some serious Midsommar vibes. But before you cry "May Day," know that there's absolutely nothing scary about the actual holiday.In fact, it ...

Beltane traditionally kicks off at sunset on April 30 and continues through the night into May 1, a day traditionally seen as the beginning of summer. It's a celebration of the arrival of the ...

Each spring, on the night of April 30, thousands gather on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to welcome the return of summer—with fire. Performers dressed in dramatic costumes move through the crowd ...

As diverse as modern paganism is, Beltane celebrations, including now Walpurgis Night, can vary significantly in meaning and execution. No two Beltane celebrations are the same, with the exception ...

Beltane, for those unfamiliar with its origins, can have some serious Midsommar vibes. But before you cry "May Day," know that there's absolutely nothing scary about the actual holiday.In fact, it ...

A Midsummer Night’s Dream on acid: Celtic tradition comes to life at Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival. Fire dancers, drummers and painted pagan gods bring ancient Celtic traditions blazing ...