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Dealan-dè

Date
Track ID 29233
Part 1

Track Information

Original Tape ID

DealanDe 1986.04.29

Summary

Ronald Black talks about the customs and beliefs associated with May Day.

May Day is the first day of summer. Celebration of this particular day dates back to pagan times. People believed that they were in danger on May Day because good and bad fairies were coming out. People had special customs on this day and they strongly believed in them. Mr Black explains the meaning of 'Buidhe'.

Language

Gaelic

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good