Celtic Months of the Year
ame vanorio
Celtic Month of Hawthorne: May 13 - June 9

The Hawthorne tree month is an exciting time that embraces fire, male energy, and fertility. The days are longer and it is a symbol that summer is upon us.

Along with ash and oak, the hawthorn is part of the triad of sacred trees and home to the fae. It was called Huath by the ancient Celts and was pronounced Hoh-uh.

Celtic Month of Hawthorne: May 13 - June 9
Spring Pagan Holidays
ame vanorio
Do Pagans Celebrate Easter?

Easter is a Christian holiday that has pagan roots. Pagans have long celebrated the spring equinox which occurs in March.

Spring celebrations were centered around fertility, rebirth, and resurrection. Animals were being born, flowers were emerging, and the world was coming back to life.

Do Pagans Celebrate Easter?
Celtic Months of the Year
ame vanorio
Celtic Month of Willow: April 15 - May 12

A unique and eye-catching tree, the willow has hanging branches that are graceful and fluid. The Celtic month Willow celebrates the powers of harmony and resilience that this mystical plant embodies.

In Gaelic, the month of Willow is referred to as Saille, (pronounced Sahl-yeh) and it is the fifth month in the Ogham tree calendar. The willow is often associated with the Triple Goddess and Brigid as well as moon goddesses Morrigan and Danu.

Celtic Month of Willow: April 15 - May 12
Celtic Months of the Year
ame vanorio
Celtic Month of Alder : March 18 – April 14

A majestic tree, the powerful alder can be found across the Northern Hemisphere in cooler climates. The Celtic month Alder celebrates rebirth, resurrection, and sunrise as it heralds spring with new leaves. The alder symbolizes rebirth possibly because alder buds grow in a spiral pattern.

Celtic Month of Alder : March 18 – April 14
Spring Pagan Holidays, Norse Pagan
Erik Olsen
Sigrblot: First Day of Summer

Sigrblot or Sumarsdag celebrates the first day of summer according to the Old Icelandic calendar. This Norse holiday was a time to celebrate planting and make sacrifices to Odin for blessings on summer travels and raids.

Sigrblot: First Day of Summer

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Floralia - Celebrating the Goddess of Spring

Floralia - Celebrating the Goddess of Spring

Spring! A time of birth, renewal, and life. The ancient Romans celebrated the dawning of spring in April and early May by honoring Flora, the goddess of spring during the Florifertum celebration.

Flora represents fertility, renewal of life, and the flowering of Spring. Her blessing is a gift to the Earth, protecting the spring blooms, and breathing life into the world.

The festival of Floria begins on April 28th and traditionally ends after six days of festivities. It is a time of revelry and merriment, where people celebrate as they give praise to the goddess of spring.

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