1. Pagan fests Worldwide holidays origin Tereza Vašíčková, 3.D

2. History of fests Prehistory Antiquity – the Celts, Vikings Greeks, Romans, other ancient cultures Synthetic fests – Christians Commercial New Age - America

3. Wheel of the year

4. Imbolc 1./2. February Godess Brighid The light, new sun, the beginning of field works, first herbs Synthesis: St.Brighit‘s day, Candlemas

5. Ostara 20.-22. March Fertility Goddes Eostre –Hare Eggs Easter: depends on lunar phase – typical Pagan sign

6. Beltane 31.April/1.May Coming sun, light, fire, love Winter is gone Light half of the year Maypole Comunism

7. Litha 20.-22. June The beginning of the summer Fire Midsummer

8. Lughnasad 1./2. August Wheat, harvest time The top of Sun God‘s way Lammas/Liberation of St.Peter

9. Mabon 20.-22. September Preparing for the dark times Giving thanks for harvest

10. Samhain 31.October/1.November The beginning of the new celtic year Dark half of the year Chasing demons away Halloween / All Hallows Eve, All Souls

11. Yule 20.-22. December Candles - gifts, tree, the darkest days Sacred log Christmas

12. Thank you for your attension! May your year be blessed!