Below are the dates and the many names of the 8 major and minor sabbats of the pagan religion. This is just a brief outline, please return to the main page and scroll down to "The Eight Pagan Sabbats", where you will find details, rituals, and recipes for each sabbat. Candlemas- February 2 (Imbolic, Oimelc, or Lady Day.) The Sabbats First day of Spring (Vernal Eqinox, Festival of the Trees, Alban Eilir, Ostara, or the Rite of Eostre.) Beltane- May Eve & May 1 (May Day, Rood Day, Rudemas, or Walpurgisnacht.) Summer Solstice- First day of Summer (Midsummer, Alban Hefin, or Litha.) Lammas- August 1 (August Eve or the First Festival of Harvest.) Autumn Equinox- First day of Fall (Fall Sabbat,

Mabon, Alban Elfed, or the Second Festival of Harvest.) Samhain Sabbat- October 31 (Halloween, Hallowmas, All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Eve, Festival of the Dead, or the Third Festival of Harvest.) Winter Solstice- First day of Winter (Yule, Alban Arthan, Winter Rite, or Midwinter.)