Beltane, or Beltain, is centred around the story of the May Queen and the Green Man, and the lighting of bonfires is symbolic of purification, healing and new life.

placeholder image — Beltane, or Beltain, is centred around the story of the May Queen and the Green Man, and the lighting of bonfires is symbolic of purification, healing and new life.

In Pictures: Fiery start to May Day celebrations

By Staff reporter

Published 1st May 2022, 09:55 GMT

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