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Mabon is the time of the autumnal equinox and marks the end of Summer. It occurs on or around September 21 – this year on the 23rd. Also known as/celebrated as the Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest/Festival of the Vine, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Alben Elfed (Caledonii)x, Michaelmas (Christian) and arguably in theme at least, the later held holiday of Thanksgiving (USA).
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Further reading
Correspondences and Symbols
this post suggests ten ways to celebrate Mabon, or the season itself, including gratitude, getting out in nature, and story telling.
The Autumn Equinox Around the World
Gods of the Vine
Origins of Mabon
Mabon ap Modron
My Mabon posts