
Which Celtic festival marks the beginning of summer and is traditionally celebrated with bonfires on May 1st to protect cattle and crops?
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Options:
- Beltane
- Samhain
- Imbolc
- Lughnasadh
Correct answer: Beltane
Explanation: Beltane is the Gaelic May Day festival held on May 1st, marked by bonfires and rituals intended to protect cattle and crops; it is documented in medieval Irish sources and later folk accounts.
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