Celtic festivals
Celtic festivals are events where people gather to celebrate their heritage and culture, which is a fancy word that means the traditions, food, music, and stories that belong to a group of people.
Imagine that you and your family love Halloween and you throw a big party every year. Now imagine that people who come from the same place as your family, like Scotland, Ireland or Wales, also have parties every year to celebrate their own traditions.
These parties are called Celtic festivals and they happen all over the world, but especially in places where many people come from those countries. They usually take place on special days in the calendar and there are many of them.
One of the most important Celtic festivals is called Samhain. It takes place on October 31st, and it is believed that on this day, the veil between this world and the next is the thinnest. This means that the spirits of our ancestors can come back to visit us.
People dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins, and light candles to keep evil spirits away. They also celebrate the harvest, which is when farmers gather all the crops they grew during the year.
Another important Celtic festival is called Beltane, which takes place on May 1st. This festival marks the beginning of summer. People dance around a maypole and make flower garlands to hang in their homes.
Sometimes Celtic festivals involve parades, traditional food, and music, like bagpipes or fiddles. They are a great way to learn about different cultures and have fun with your family and friends.
Imagine that you and your family love Halloween and you throw a big party every year. Now imagine that people who come from the same place as your family, like Scotland, Ireland or Wales, also have parties every year to celebrate their own traditions.
These parties are called Celtic festivals and they happen all over the world, but especially in places where many people come from those countries. They usually take place on special days in the calendar and there are many of them.
One of the most important Celtic festivals is called Samhain. It takes place on October 31st, and it is believed that on this day, the veil between this world and the next is the thinnest. This means that the spirits of our ancestors can come back to visit us.
People dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins, and light candles to keep evil spirits away. They also celebrate the harvest, which is when farmers gather all the crops they grew during the year.
Another important Celtic festival is called Beltane, which takes place on May 1st. This festival marks the beginning of summer. People dance around a maypole and make flower garlands to hang in their homes.
Sometimes Celtic festivals involve parades, traditional food, and music, like bagpipes or fiddles. They are a great way to learn about different cultures and have fun with your family and friends.