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Nordic clan revives customs: Beltane Garden at Prandegg Castle!
The Nordic clan on July 8, 2025 at Prandegg Castle: tradition, rituals and the Beltane Garden as a place of spirituality.
Nordic clan revives customs: Beltane Garden at Prandegg Castle!
The Nordic clan, which has been meeting regularly at the picturesque Prandegg Castle for five years, brings ancient traditions and customs to life. This group appears in traditional clothing and performs rituals, which are a popular highlight for visitors to the adjacent tavern. A particularly important part of their activities is the “Beltane Garden,” a symbolic place where flowers and seeds are brought as offerings to Norse gods. This garden, which is not mowed, provides a habitat for insects and small animals and has developed into a retreat for animals.
Next year, the Nordic clan plans to redesign the “Beltane Garden” and make it open to the public. For the group, this garden is a symbol of lived customs and natural spirituality that are closely linked to the cycles of nature. The tribe's efforts also reflect the traditions of the Celtic festival Beltane, celebrated on May 1st and marking the transition between seasons. Beltane symbolizes the beginning of summer and addresses fertility, growth and the reawakening of life after winter Celtic Mythology Worldwide reported.
The Rituals of Beltane
Beltane has its roots in the agricultural practices of ancient Celtic tribes, who developed rituals that were in harmony with the cycles of nature. This festival was originally a fire festival that marked the beginning of the agricultural season and symbolized fertility and abundance. Traditional celebrations included lighting bonfires on hilltops to provide light and warmth, and the Maypole dance, which celebrated the fertility of the earth. Community dinners were also a regular feature, where families and neighbors gathered to celebrate the bounty of the coming season.
Although Beltane has seen changes over the centuries, particularly with the spread of Christianity, many customs have been preserved in folklore and local celebrations. Today, modern Pagans and Wiccans celebrate Beltane with a mix of ancient rituals and contemporary practices, including fire ceremonies, fertility rituals, and nature worship activities. Celtic Mythology Worldwide describes this as a significant aspect of the festival, symbolizing renewal and connection to nature.
The Nordic clan at Prandegg Castle not only goes on a journey back in time, but also actively promotes encounters and exchanges with interested parties and visitors. With their rituals and the Beltane Garden, they set an example for living customs and in this way connect with the deep-rooted traditions that are still important today.