The Wiccan Holidays

The Wiccan Holidays, which are also known as thethe sacred union between the God and Goddess,
Sabbats are celebrated though out the year. Thewhich form that union comes, creation, growth and
Sabbats represent the turning of the seasons andharmony.
are celebrated through rituals and traditions. ThereLammas/Lughnasad
are 8 Sabbats during the years and dates vary dueLammas, which is also sometimes called the grain
to the position of the sun and length of sunlight andholiday, is celebrated on the 1st of August for the
also whether you live in the southern hemisphere orNorthern Hemisphere and the 1st of February for the
northern hemisphere.Southern Hemisphere. This holiday celebrates the first
During these celebrations symbolic items are collectedharvest for the season.
to be used during the ritual or for decoration. TheseFall Equinox
items can consist of flowers, herbs, crystals, certainFall Equinox is celebrated around the 22nd of
colored altar cloths and candles, which represent thatSeptember for the Northern Hemisphere and around
particular season.the 21st of March. This holiday celebrates the final
Yule/Winter Solsticeharvest for the season and the preparation for the
Winter Solstice is celebrated around the 21stlong winter ahead.
December for the Northern Hemisphere and aroundSamhain
June 21st for the Southern Hemisphere. This holidaySamhain is celebrated on the 31st of October for the
celebrates the rebirth of the sun to the earth and itNorthern Hemisphere and the 1st of May in the
is also the longest day of the year.Southern Hemisphere. This holiday is a time to
Imbolccelebrate and remember those who have past. It is
Imbolc is celebrated on the 2nd of February for thealso the day where the veil between the two planes
Northern Hemisphere and on the 1st of August forof life and death is the thinnest.
the Southern Hemisphere. This Holiday celebratesSummer Solstice
growth, strength, light and inspiration.Summer Solstice is celebrated around the 21st of
Spring EquinoxJune for the Northern Hemisphere and around
Spring Equinox is celebrated around the 20th ofDecember 21st for the southern Hemisphere. This
March for the Northern Hemisphere and around theHoliday celebrates the peak of the sun's power, and
21st of September for the Southern Hemisphere.it is also the longest day of the year.
This Holiday celebrates the return of life and growthAll these Sabbats are apart of the Wiccan tradition
to the earth after a long and cold winter; it is also aand are all part of the growth of the earth, the spirit,
time where there is equal light and dark in the day.the mind and the body. They are also a way in which
Beltanewe give thanks to the God and Goddess for all the
Beltane is celebrated on the 30th of April for thegifts, blessings and lessons received during each
Northern Hemisphere and on the 1st of Novemberseason.
for the Southern Hemisphere. This holiday celebrates