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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Beltane
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The spring festival of the ancient *Celts, celebrated on *May Day with bonfires and dancing. In parts of Scotland and Wales the Beltane festivities were held until the early 19C. The equivalent autumn festival was Samhain (see *Hallowe'en).
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