This "Oak Festival" marked the eve of the longest day. As with it's antithesis, Alban Arthan, the "mid" is one of the two key turning> points in the yearly course of the Sun, which is at its height of power and influence upon this date. The Oak Tree, supreme Druidic symbol of the Solar Brotherhood, is also at its energy peak at this time.
Date: ca. June 21.
Modern Equivalent: Summer Solstice, St. John's Day.
Alignment: Solar, Male.
Customs: NEEDFIRES, leaping between twin bonfires of Oakwood, Fairy-hunting upon the eve, Rites of Inspiration, picking the scared Sun-Glora (St. Johnswort, wild rose, oak blossoms), circle readings.
Symbols: Oak (Leaves/acorns/wood/crowns), "Puck" the woodland sprite, the Sun-Face, leaping flames, Pan.
Sacred Foods: Oak Wine, FRESH SPRING VEGETABLE, light breads, new cheese.
Threshold Time: Eve/dusk.
Incense: Oak/Mistletoe combination, St. Johnswort, wild red rose, fern.
Celtic God form: Ogmios, [Arianrhod,] Huon, MATH.
