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Oct 01 2009

Pagan Holidays: Mabon and the Autumnal Equinox

The HarvestMabon traditions are centered around the harvest. Much of the thought surrounding Thanksgiving celebrates and reflects the values and traditions of Mabon.

Mabon is celebrated at the Autumnal Equinox.  Mabon occurs in late September (in most countries partially populated by those who celebrate it). While the harvest traditions are themselves old, the name of the holiday comes from a Welsh tale and was formalized first by Aidan Kelly — around 1970.

While the name only recently came to be used in this fashion, the harvest tradition is exceedingly old. Existing in the middle of a triumvirate of harvest holidays (enclosed by Lammas and Samhain), Mabon focuses on the season of giving.

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One Response to “Pagan Holidays: Mabon and the Autumnal Equinox”

  1. Refrigerator filteron 12 Oct 2009 at 6:42 pm edit this

    Its great to go on holidays.No matter what time of the year. Its a relaxation everyone needs.Mabon traditions are so new to me.Its good to learn about it.

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