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Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer, taking place on or near the date of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere; the longest day of the year. The name "midsummer" mainly refers to summer solstice festivals of European origin, especially those in the Nordic countries.
The Wheel of the Year is an annual cycle of seasonal festivals, observed by a range of modern pagans, marking the year 's chief solar events ( solstices and equinoxes) and the midpoints between them. Modern pagan observances are based to varying degrees on folk traditions, regardless of the historical practices of world civilizations. [ 1]
Here are summer solstice rituals to try on June 21, from yoga to celebrations to setting intentions, and why this is such a historical moment. ... Once a staple for ancient civilizations ...
Date. 1 May. May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on 1 May, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's Spring equinox and June solstice. [ 1][ 2] Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve.
The summer solstice is Thursday, June 20. It’s the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s also the first official day of summer. Our ancient ancestors certainly took ...
Beltane or Bealtaine ( / ˈbɛl.teɪn /; Irish pronunciation: [ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠəʲnə], approximately / ˈb ( j) ɒltɪnə / B (Y)OL-tin-ə) [ 5] [ 6] 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. Historically, it was widely ...
The Heathen holy season of love, loss and memory. Winter Nights is mentioned by the medieval Icelandic historian Snorri Sturlusson as one of the three major holidays on the Pre-Christian calendar in his chronicle Heimskringla. [24] Begins first full moon after Spring Equinox and ends at new moon. Summer Nights/Sigrblot.
Public sacrifice and banquet for the god Saturn; universal wearing of the pileus. Date. 17–23 December. Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival and holiday in honour of the god Saturn, held on 17 December of the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities through 19 December. By the 1st century B.C., the celebration had been extended ...