Oh Yeah!!! It's Partytime!!!! Okay you call them holidays, we call them Sabbats. There are 4 major and 4 minor sabbats. The wiccan way of life is closely attuned to nature and our sabbats reflect that.
The four major sabbats are Samhain, Candlemas, Beltane and Lammas. The four minor sabbats are the 2 Equinoxes and the 2 Solstices. There are also 13 monthly Esbats held on the full moon night by covens.
Candlemas - February 2nd This is a fire festival dedicated to the goddess Brigid.
This is for the sweeping out of the old.
Beltane - May 1st This is a fire festival to light the way for summer.
Lammas - August 1st This is the first of three harvest festivals ( the others being Sept 21st {the
Witch's Thanksgiving} and Samhain) A day to pay homage to the sun.
the hours of the day and night are equal.
Summer Solstice - June 21st approximate date. This is the longest day and the shortest night of the
year.
Autumnal Equinox - September 21st approximate date. This is the 2 of the 3 harvest sabbat also known
as the Witches Thanksgiving. The hours of the day and night are equal.
Winter Solstice - December 21st approximate date. This is the longest night and shortest day of the
year.
January 1st - Traditionally observed with casting a spell to ensure good luck throughout the coming
year.
January 21st - St. Agnus Day is associated with the brewing of love potions and casting of love
enchantments.
February 14th - St. Valentine's Day also a good time for casting associated with all aspects of love.
August 13th - Sacred to Hecate -- Hecate is considered to be the Queen of the Witches.