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Pagan fests Worldwide holidays origin Tereza Vašíčková, 3.D
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History of fests Prehistory Antiquity – the Celts, Vikings Greeks, Romans, other ancient cultures Synthetic fests – Christians Commercial New Age - America
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Wheel of the year
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Imbolc 1./2. February Godess Brighid The light, new sun, the beginning of field works, first herbs Synthesis: St.Brighit‘s day, Candlemas
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Ostara 20.-22. March Fertility Goddes Eostre –Hare Eggs Easter: depends on lunar phase – typical Pagan sign
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Beltane 31.April/1.May Coming sun, light, fire, love Winter is gone Light half of the year Maypole Comunism
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Litha 20.-22. June The beginning of the summer Fire Midsummer
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Lughnasad 1./2. August Wheat, harvest time The top of Sun God‘s way Lammas/Liberation of St.Peter
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Mabon 20.-22. September Preparing for the dark times Giving thanks for harvest
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Samhain 31.October/1.November The beginning of the new celtic year Dark half of the year Chasing demons away Halloween / All Hallows Eve, All Souls
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Yule 20.-22. December Candles - gifts, tree, the darkest days Sacred log Christmas
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Thank you for your attension! May your year be blessed!
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