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        <![CDATA[ Beltane Crafts and Activities            Source Unknown                        Jump the balefire. The bonfire, or need-fire, is one of the oldest Beltane traditions. When lighting the fire, use nine sacred woods from the following list:            oak, apple, hawthorn, birch, elder, ash, blackthorn, grape vine, mountain ash (rowan), holly, willow, cedar, yew, and hemlock.                        Ashes from the balefire can be scattered in the fields as a fertility charm. Women wishing to... ]]>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Story Of Beltaine            Author Unknown                        The young Lord was out roaming the Earth, playing and frolicking in the woods, when he turned and faced the Lady. When the two saw each other, they instantly fell in love. So, they decided...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8364/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8364">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ ***This was posted by Celtic Chic in our Crafting The Tools Of Our Path forum...I thought it would fit here as well...***                        This is from this book I have called Beltane: Sringtime Rituals, Lore, and Celebration by Raven GRimassi.  I'v...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8363/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8363">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Grapevine Beltane Ribbon Wreath                        Create this decorative wreath in minutes! Choose your own colored ribbons and flowers for a personal touch and you'll have a custom made wreath that looks like it took hours to create, even though it ...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8362/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8362">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ May Cone Basket            Author Unknown                        You will need:            Construction paper            Glue or tape                        Out of bright colored construction paper, cut a circle that is about 12 inches in diameter, and th...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8372/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8372">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ History and Dances of the Maypole            By Breid Foxsong, copyright 2000                        Some of the most popular activities of Beltane were centered around the maypole. The symbolic phallus (some were more graphic than others) was planted in ...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8371/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8371">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ May Pole Candles            By Barbara Morris and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast Archives                          You will need:            Lots of pretty ribbons             Tall white or green pillar candle             Gold or brass &quot;Craft Bells&quot;...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8370/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8370">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Beltane Ideas and Activities            *** are also great to do with children                          ***Walk the perimeter of your property to check that everything is in good order. Bring trash bags and do a general clean up of anything that is not wh...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8369/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8369">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Mother Earth Suet Holder            by Lynda Musante                        One of the &quot;duties&quot; of Mother Earth is to provide for the wildlife of the world. Our wire holder will feed the wildlife in your own garden or backyard.                  ...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8368/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8368">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Beltane Activities            Author Unknown                        Vision Quests were originally undertaken by Native Americans for very specific reasons, such as finding the course their life would take. After ritual preparation and several days of fast...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8367/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8367">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Circle round, and I'll tell you a story about the Faeries...                        On a bright day in early May, when the warmth of the sun had finally burned away the chill mists of the Scottish winters, Thomas of Ercildoune (ERLS-ton) laid himself down...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8366/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8366">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Make a Faery House for Beltane            Author Unknown                         You will need.            Flat base, such as pieces of bark from tree.             Larger stone, sea shells, moss and other natural items to build the house with             ...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8365/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8365">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Maypole For Beltane            Author unknown                        Materials:            Flat piece of wood             Small wooden pole             A wooden knob for the top of the pole             Red and white lengths of ribbon             Beltane s...<br /><a href="http://avalonoftheheart.yuku.com/reply/8361/BelteinneBeltane-Crafts-and-Activities#reply-8361">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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