This Sunday, our CUUPS Chapter will lead us in the celebration of Beltane, also known as May Day. This pagan festival celebrates the start of summer and fertility. Beltane is a time to welcome the season of growth and life. It’s a time to honor the Earth’s energies and the connection between the human and … Continue reading Beltane: A Festival of Summer and Fertility
This Sunday, our CUUPS Chapter will lead us in the celebration of Ostara, or Spring Equinox, when day and night are equal. The celebration will focus on the balance of light and life, with the budding promise of springtime. Note: The children will participate in the opening rituals and then attend the children’s religious exploration … Continue reading Ostara: The Birth of Spring
Imbolc, also called Saint Brigid’s Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival that marks the beginning of spring. For Christians, it is the feast day of Saint Brigid, Ireland’s patroness saint. It is held on 1 February, approximately halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Historically, its traditions were widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, … Continue reading Imbolc Sunday
