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The dates and times for the Sabbats are based on the
following coordinates: North 28.17 West 81.24
Samhain (Sow-en) - October 31
This is the first celebration of Winter. The feast of the Dead to honor
the memories of your ancestors.
Yule - December 21
The Winter Solstice and shortest day of the year. This date can vary
slightly each year. A sabbat of fond memories. A time to remember loved
ones that have gone to Summerland. A time to cast off the old and start
anew.
Imbolc (EM-bowl'g) - February 2
To honor the Goddess as the bride-to-be of the returning Sun God. A
celebration of the soon to be plant life eminating from the earth.
Ostara - (Spring Equinox) - March 20
A sabbat of balance as both day and night are of equal hours. The Sun
God is gaining power over the darkness of winter, soon daylight will
become longer.
Beltane - May 1
This Sabbat marks the second major cycle of the year - the Summer.
Beltane is a Sabbat of new life. This is a day when many Pagans elect to
do a Handfasting. Under German tradition it is known as
Walpurgisnacht - the night of nightmarish wildness.
Midsummer - (Summer Solstice) - June 21
The Father (Sun God) has reached his highest power. The Earth is in full
bloom with a promise of a good harvest.
Lughnasadh - (Loo-NAHS-ah) - August 1
This is the festival of the harvest of the Grain. The Goddess is honored
for birthing the bounty and abundance of crops, and the God is honored
for being the father of Prosperity.
Mabon - (Autumn Equinox) - September 22
This is the second harvest festival. Mabon celebrates the harvest of the
wine. This is a time of thanksgiving. To honor ones deceased, apples are
left on the graves of loved ones.
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