10. Dancing the Maypole Last but certainly not least, maypole dancing is perhaps the most widely recognized celebration of Beltane.

Maypole dances are also common, with some celebrants using a May tree or May bush instead. Planting flowers or other greenery is a fun and lasting way to honor Beltane.

No two Beltane celebrations are the same, with the exception perhaps of the beloved maypole. RELATED: What is Wicca? An expert on modern witchcraft explains.

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Guests are invited to sing, chant, drum and dance around the maypole to celebrate Beltane, a fire festival welcoming the warmth of summer and fertility.

10. Dancing the Maypole Last but certainly not least, maypole dancing is perhaps the most widely recognized celebration of Beltane.