Regular Rites
There are several Rites connected to the Calendar and the phases of the Moon practiced in Celtic Religion. This will serve as a list of these rites and how the Society suggests to celebrate it.
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The Full Moon Festival
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'The Keltiberians, and their neighbours to the north, [sacrifice] to a nameless god, every full moon, at night, before their doors, the whole family passing the night in dancing and festival' (Strabo 3:4:16).
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This quote seems to suggest that there was a celebration of the Full moon amongst the Celts. Keep in mind that Keltiberian and Gaelic religions both share similarities with each other (The Presence of Cruach, Crouga, Neith and Neton). It is therefore reasonable to theorize that this practice might have been shared.
However to the exact deity is not known, the presence of the moon means little more then astronomical observation and dating. Other rites such as the mistletoe rite also has a lunar timing but does not involve a moon god/dess. It is possible that the god celebrated may have been a household deity of some kind or possibly wandering spirits, thus the sacrifice is before the doors of their home.
In any instance, for now atleast the Society would suggest the celebration of the full moon and to give offerings before the doorstep to any being deemed appropriate. Perhaps in the future larger festivals like those of the quote will be made, however it will not be soon.
Folklore also states that anything sown under the full moon was thought of to grow wild
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The Eclipse
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The Eclipse was an important festivity for all cultures and religions across the entire world, this is also true for the Celtic peoples and their beliefs.
This can be seen from the sermon of Bishop Elegius who states the following as part of his sermon
'Let no one shout at the eclipse of the moon'
It can be drawn from this that the lunar eclipse was likely celebrated in a similar fashion to other cultures with the community coming together to cry out at make lots of noise to drive off the evil spirit attacking the moon. One particular chant that was used was 'Luna Victory'.
While it is not always feasible to cry out for the sake of our dear moon due to social pressures, uttering the chant and playing music should be acceptable. Of course, when in a community the ruckus should be all but accepted.
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Special Days
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There are several days that are considered special or unlucky but lack a particular celebration. Some of these will be one off dates but others are constant days.
Every Friday was considered to be a lucky day, except for Friday the 13th. (Record).
There were two days After Saint Stephen's Day, lá na leanbh the day after and lá na luain the day after that. Whatever day of the week this should fall on makes it unlucky for the whole week.
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