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(S5E2) SUMMER IS ICUMEN IN: May Day and Beltane

(S5E2) SUMMER IS ICUMEN IN: May Day and Beltane

Folkways: The Folklore of Britain and Ireland vor 6 Monaten

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Let's look at May Day and Beltane traditions across Britain and
Ireland, from ancient fires to seasonal folk customs.

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