he ancient celebration of Beltane (Old Irish: Bealtaine, also known as Cétshamhain, meaning “first of summer”) is observed. Rooted in pre-Christian Irish and Gaelic traditions and enriched by folklore, seasonal energy, and esoteric symbolism, Beltane marks the midpoint between the spring equinox and summer solstice, a time when the promises of spring burst into the fruition of summer.