SABBAT - one of the Eight festivals or high holidays of Wica.

(See also: SABBAT, Wiccan, Wicca, Witchery, Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Almost all of the festivals in Kerala include at least one richly caparisoned elephant. The elephants are decorated with gold plated caparisons, colourful umbrellas, alavattom, venchamaram, necklaces, etc. during the festivals. Many Hindu temples in Kerala keep elephants. Most of them are donated by devotees. For example the famous Guruvayur temple in Kerala has more than 40 domesticated elephants and they have constructed a sanctuary in Punnathur Kotta, 3 km from the temple for their elephants. One of the famous elephants name ...

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Elephants of Kerala, Elephants of Kerala - Elephants in daily life, Elephants of Kerala - Elephants in festivals, Elephants of Kerala - Elephants in captivity, Elephants of Kerala - Caring elephants, Elephants of Kerala - Ornaments used for elephants, Elephants of Kerala - Woman mahout in Kerala, Elephants of Kerala - Books to read

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Canada has a thriving stage theatre scene, especially in Southern Ontario and in Quebec. Theatre festivals draw many tourists in the summer months, especially the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford Ontario, and the Shaw Festival in Niagara On The Lake, Ontario. The Famous People Players are only one of many touring companies that have also developed an international reputation. Canada also boasts the world's second largest live theatre festival, the E ...

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Culture of Canada, Culture of Canada - Art, Culture of Canada - Literature, Culture of Canada - Canadian theatre, Culture of Canada - Film and television, Culture of Canada - Comedy, Culture of Canada - Music, Culture of Canada - Symbols

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BELTANE: May Eve festival. One of the Ancient Celtic "Fire Festivals." on this night, the cattle were driven between two bonfires to protect them from disease. Couples wishing for fertility would " jump the fires" on Beltane night. Also the traditional Sabbath where the rule of the "Wheel of the Year" is returned to the Goddess. This Festival also marks the transition point of the threefold Goddess energies from those of Maiden to Mother.

(See also: BELTANE, Paganism, Pagan, Pagan Dictionary)

CANDLEMAS: Also called "Imbolc" (the old Celtic name) Festival held on Feb.02. One of the 4 Celtic "Fire Festivals. Commemorates the changing of the Goddess from the Crone to the Maiden. Celebrates the first signs of Spring. This is the seasonal change where the first signs of spring and the return of the sun are noted, i.e. the first sprouting of leaves, the sprouting of the Crocus flowers etc. In other words, it is the festival commemorating the successful passing of winter and the beginning of the agricultural year. This Festival also marks the transition point of the threefold Goddess energies from those of Crone to Maiden.

(See also: CANDLEMAS, Paganism, Pagan, Pagan Dictionary)

Places especially noted for elaborate Carnival celebrations include Aalborg in Denmark, 's-Hertogenbosch, Maastricht in The Netherlands, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz in Germany, Portugal, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Recife and Olinda in Brazil, Barranquilla and Pasto in Colombia, Port-of-Spain in Trinidad, Santiago in Cuba, Venice in Italy, Nice in France, New Orleans (See New Orleans Mardi Gras), Brooklyn, New York and Mobile, Alabama in the USA, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Cádiz in Spain, Binche, Eupen, Hasselt and Malmédy in ...

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Carnival, Carnival - Origins of the Carnival season, Carnival - Special celebrations around the world, Carnival - Bolivia, Carnival - Brazil, Carnival - Caribbean Carnival, Carnival - Colombia, Carnival - Denmark, Carnival - England, Carnival - German-speaking countries, Carnival - Netherlands, Carnival - Honduras, Carnival - Italy, Carnival - Poland, Carnival - Spain, Carnival - Funfairs

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Places especially noted for elaborate Carnival celebrations include Aalborg in Denmark, 's-Hertogenbosch, Maastricht in The Netherlands, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz in Germany, Portugal, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Recife and Olinda in Brazil, Barranquilla and Pasto in Colombia, Port-of-Spain in Trinidad, Santiago in Cuba, Venice in Italy, Nice in France, New Orleans (See New Orleans Mardi Gras), Brooklyn, New York and Mobile, Alabama in the USA, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Cádiz in Spain, Aalst, Binche, Eupen, Hasselt and ...

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Carnival, Carnival - Origins of the Carnival season, Carnival - Special celebrations around the world, Carnival - Bolivia, Carnival - Brazil, Carnival - Caribbean Carnival, Carnival - Colombia, Carnival - Denmark, Carnival - England, Carnival - German-speaking countries, Carnival - Netherlands, Carnival - Honduras, Carnival - Italy, Carnival - Poland, Carnival - Spain, Carnival - Funfairs

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Places especially noted for elaborate Carnival celebrations include Aalborg in Denmark, 's-Hertogenbosch, Maastricht in The Netherlands, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz in Germany, Portugal, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Recife and Olinda in Brazil, Barranquilla and Pasto in Colombia, Port-of-Spain in Trinidad, Santiago in Cuba, Venice in Italy, Nice in France, New Orleans (See New Orleans Mardi Gras), Brooklyn, New York and Mobile, Alabama in the USA, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Cádiz in Spain, Binche, Eupen, Hasselt and Malméd ...

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Carnival, Carnival - Origins of the Carnival season, Carnival - Special celebrations around the world, Carnival - Bolivia, Carnival - Brazil, Carnival - Caribbean Carnival, Carnival - Colombia, Carnival - Denmark, Carnival - England, Carnival - German-speaking countries, Carnival - Netherlands, Carnival - Honduras, Carnival - Italy, Carnival - Poland, Carnival - Spain, Carnival - Funfairs

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CANDLEMAS - Festival held on Feb. 1. One of the four Celtic Fire Festivals. Commemorates the changing of the Goddess from the Crone to the Maiden. Celebrates the first signs of Spring. Also called Imbolg or Imbloc "the old Celtic name". This is the seasonal change where the first signs of sring and the return of the sun are noted, i.e. the first sprouting of leaves, the sprouting of the Crocus flowers etc. In other words, it is the festival commemorating the successful passing of winter and the beginning of the agricultural year.This Festival also marks the transition point of the triple Goddess energies from those of Crone to Maiden.

(See also: CANDLEMAS, Wiccan, Wicca, Witchery, Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Several major events occur annually in Boston. One of the most well known is First Night, which occurs during New Year's Eve. It is a major arts and activity festival which attracts over 1.5 million people. Started in 1976, it has since been emulated in other cities worldwide. The Boston Globe Jazz and Blues Festival takes place each June; the Boston Early Music Festival takes place every odd-numbered year. During the summer, there are musical performances at the Bank of America Pavilion on the South Boston waterfront. Also during the ...

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Culture in Boston Massachusetts, Culture in Boston Massachusetts - Arts and entertainment, Culture in Boston Massachusetts - Events, Culture in Boston Massachusetts - Notes

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The first races in Watkins Glen were initiated by Cameron Argetsinger, whose family had a summer home in the area. With Chamber of Commerce approval and SCCA sanction, the first Watkins Glen Grand Prix took place in 1948 on a 6.6-mile course over the local roads. For the first few years, the races passed through the heart of the town with spectators lining the sidewalks, but after a car left the road in the 1952 race, killing one spectator and injuring several others, the race was moved ...

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Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen International - Beginnings, Watkins Glen International - Home of the United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen International - American road racing Mecca, Watkins Glen International - Reincarnation, Watkins Glen International - Current races

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For two years, the track was not well maintained and hosted only a few SCCA meets without spectators. In 1983, Corning Enterprises, a subsidiary of nearby Corning Glass Works, partnered with International Speedway Corporation to purchase the track and rename it Watkins Glen International. The renovated track, with the chicane at the bottom of the Esses removed, reopened in 1984 with the return of IMSA with the Camel Continental I, which would be conducted until 1995, with the last two years under the name "The Glen Continental" after Camel's withdra ...

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Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen International - Beginnings, Watkins Glen International - Home of the United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen International - American road racing Mecca, Watkins Glen International - Reincarnation, Watkins Glen International - Current races

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BELTANE - May Eve festival. One of the Ancient Celtic Fire Festivals. Bel, meaning the god Baal, and tane meaning fire, literally translates to Baal's Fire. On this night, the cattle were driven between two bonfires to protect them from disease. Couples wishing for fertility would jump the fires on Beltane night. This Festival also marks the transition point of the triple Goddess energies from those of Maiden to Mother.

(See also: BELTANE, Wiccan, Wicca, Witchery, Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Kaiser Chiefs' first big festival show was at the dual-site Reading and Leeds Festival on 27 August 2004 and in the following year, on 16 May 2005, they appeared at the Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Holland. After that, things went fast. They were the opening act at the Philadelphia Live 8 concert on 2 July 2005, one of only two British acts in the lineup (Def Leppard being the other). They performed I Predict a Riot, Ev ...

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Kaiser Chiefs, Kaiser Chiefs - Line-Up, Kaiser Chiefs - History, Kaiser Chiefs - Performances, Kaiser Chiefs - Discography, Kaiser Chiefs - Albums, Kaiser Chiefs - Singles

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Festival

• To dream of being at a festival, denotes indifference to the cold realities of life, and a love for those pleasures that make one old before his time. You will never want, but will be largely dependent on others.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Festival, Meaning of Dreams about Festival, Dream Interpretation Festival)