Beltane is a Pagan holiday, and one of the eight Sabbats and four high holy days in the Wiccan year. It falls about halfway between the spring equinox, Ostara, and the coming summer solstice, Litha. The holiday is often linked with fertility. Beltane is a Celtic word, meaning \u201cthe fires of Bel.\u201d Bel, likely referred to the Celtic sun god, Belenus. Come celebrate the mid-point of spring as the wheel turns and summer approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"