History of Halloween-Druid or Chris... Oct 15, 2009
Other examples of pagan feasts adapted for Christian usage are the Winter Solstice and the celebration of Beltane. Druid or Pagan Festival of Samhuinn (Pronounced Sah'win). (Suite101.com)
Sonoma happenings Sep 19, 2009
"H H HHeart of Sonoma Valley Association presents "Sonoma Valley CRUSH-A Harvest Celebration" this weekend throughout Glen Ellen and Kenwood wineries. This is a rare chance to participate in the harvest in different ways, with each winery offering different opportunities. The weekend tasting pass costs 30, with crush experiences 25 to 70 extra, with Riedel Crystal as sponsor. .H H HSonoma Valley Museum of Art's recent opening of its juried biennial exhibit was loaded with fabulous art and art... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Chuck Williams coming to Sonoma Sep 4, 2009
Beltane Ranch has 25 tons of chardonnay available (Alexa Wood, 481-4138), and Ervin Vineyards Miracle Hill offers three-to-five tons of syrah (Kathy Ervin, 758-3560). H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Enjoying the parade Jul 7, 2009
The parade Grand Prize winner this year was Beltane Ranch, which also took first place in the Theme category. Second and third place in this category were Art Van and Sonoma Splash, respectively. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sun, sea, spade, maypole, cheese rolling? May 5, 2009
In Roman times, May Day was associated with Flora, the god of Flowers, while Gaelic communities called it Beltane - a festival to protect the harvest from unwelcome spirits. Before 1871, holidays marked saint's days in the Christian calendar. (BBC News -- UK)
Churches offer Holy Week events Apr 3, 2009
In addition the Pagan holiday, Beltane, will be celebrated with a potluck dinner and a ritual on Saturday, May 2, 6 to 8:30 p.m.. Says group leader Associate Minister the Rev. Anacheka-Nasemann, All are warmly welcome. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
