Lesser Sabbats
The term "Lesser Sabbats" refers to eight seasonal festivals celebrated in various pagan traditions, particularly within Wicca. These festivals mark the changing of the seasons and are often associated with agricultural cycles. The Lesser Sabbats include Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Samhain, among others, each with its own unique significance and rituals.
These celebrations typically focus on themes of renewal, fertility, and harvest. Practitioners may engage in activities such as feasting, lighting candles, and performing rituals to honor nature and the cycles of life. The Lesser Sabbats complement the major sabbats, which are more widely recognized in pagan practices.