In the article about the Celtic Calendar and the quarter/cross-quarter days, there is an error in the one for Mid-summer's day. In it, it is said: June 24, Midsummer Day. "...Around the time of the summer solstice, this day was the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest. (The English church later celebrated this day as the birthday of John the Baptist, who foretold the birth of Jesus exactly six months later.) Folks celebrated by feasting, dancing, singing, and preparing for the hot summer days ahead. Learn more about Midsummer Day..."
But, if what is in the bible is correct, then John the Baptist is about six months older than Jesus and thus, could not have "foretold" of Jesus' birth six-months hence. In scripture, it also says that after Mary learned that she was to have Jesus at the Annunciation, and that her kinswomen Elizabeth was also expecting; Mary visited Elizabeth and the baby (John the Baptist to-be) "leapt in Elizabeth's womb."
In the article about the Celtic Calendar and the quarter/cross-quarter days, there is an error in the one for Mid-summer's day. In it, it is said: June 24, Midsummer Day. "...Around the time of the summer solstice, this day was the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest. (The English church later celebrated this day as the birthday of John the Baptist, who foretold the birth of Jesus exactly six months later.) Folks celebrated by feasting, dancing, singing, and preparing for the hot summer days ahead. Learn more about Midsummer Day..."
But, if what is in the bible is correct, then John the Baptist is about six months older than Jesus and thus, could not have "foretold" of Jesus' birth six-months hence. In scripture, it also says that after Mary learned that she was to have Jesus at the Annunciation, and that her kinswomen Elizabeth was also expecting; Mary visited Elizabeth and the baby (John the Baptist to-be) "leapt in Elizabeth's womb."