Web page which describes Celtic festivals. From my book "Clans of the Earth Life Tradition" by Shane Clark.

 

 

Many in our tradition celebrate festivals alone, but many others congregate. The community is drawn together to witness the changes that the passage of time brings, and to assure mutual support. During festivals rites of passage are witnessed, dedications and views are affirmed.

In the Celtic tradition, family is praised and honored, and many open gatherings welcome children. Once they reach a certain age they are expected to behave and show respect to the proceedings and rites. It’s an important part of a child’s education in the traditional sense. Keltic tradition not only honors Ancestor’s, but our descendants (the children). They are invited and welcomed to share their place within our society, that they may find pride in their heritage. They obtain self-certainty and by a connection with the land.

(There are also ceremonies which adults are the only one is invited in which energy can be more intense).