Grand Climax (5 weeks, 1 day after summer solstice) Shrovetide – three days before Ash WednesdayĪbduction, ceremonial preparation and holding of sacrificial victimīeltane Eve (often celebrated with a festival that includes bonfires and fertility rites) – greatest Witches SabbatĪbduction, ceremonial preparation and holding of sacrificial victim for Grand Climax Animal and/or human sacrifice and dismembermentĪbduction, ceremonial preparation and holding of sacrificial victim for Candlemasĭrinking of human blood for strength and homage to the demonsĪny age (male or female, human or animal)
