Hey Quester’s, tonight is Beltane for
those in the Southern Hemisphere, though many will celebrate Halloween, or
possibly a bit of both. Most of the European festivals are based on seasons and
while the harvest is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere which suits
Halloween, it’s spring in Australia, New Zealand and other nearby countries.
Beltane is a spring fire festival that celebrates the fertility of the land,
people and animals. The following day is spent in nature and includes dancing
around the maypole and other spiritual practices.
It seems like these festivals are
being reclaimed, many of course were absorbed by Christianity during the
conversions – so they aren’t quite as lost as they seem (just slightly
different names). With an upsurge in environmental care and sustainability it
is easy to see that the land is no longer just something to walk on, but an
active living world that needs our care. It is up to us to reclaim our lost
heritage. So think about the meanings of Easter, Ostara, Christmas and Yule, and make their meanings
count a little more. Give your family less retail therapy and more spiritual
guidance.
We live on this beautiful planet and
it is our job to preserve it because we are the ones that have inflicted the
damage. Our eyes are open now and the restoration begins, so reclaim those
festivals that celebrate life on Earth and the lush green land. Let your
children be fascinated by nature’s magnificence. Take them out of their city
homes to spend time in peaceful natural environments.
For the millions that emigrated from
Europe over the past 300 years – the connection to heritage is linked strongly
between your ancestral country and the land you now call home. So light a
sacred fire tonight and gather your feast – then wake up in the morning at
spend the day celebrating new life and our pristine planet! It doesn’t matter
what religion or spiritual beliefs you hold, we can all celebrate the glories
of spring!
Sharon Bush
Writer
Historian Artisan Sage
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