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May Day flowers
Today is May Day. For many people it’s International Workers’ Day, but it’s also the ancient spring festival of Bealtaine, celebrated during my childhood as the beginning of an entire month dedicated to Mary. And even though I’m living in … Continue reading
Posted in Around the world, Folk charms, Folk traditions, Folklore, Ireland, Irishness
Tagged Bealtaine, fairies, May altars, May Day, May flowers
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