Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "The Gaelic calendar or Irish calendar is the Julian calendar as it was in use in Gaelic Ireland, but also incorporating Irish cultural festivals and views of the division of the seasons, presumably inherited from earlier Celtic calendar traditions.For example, the pre-Christian Celtic year began on 1 November, although in common with the rest of the Western world, it now begins on 1 January.Winter ("Geimhreadh") - November, December, January (Samhain, Nollaig, Eanáir)Spring ("Earrach") - February, March, April (Feabhra, Márta, Aibreán)Summer ("Samhradh") - May, June, July (Bealtaine, Meitheamh, Iúil)Autumn ("Fómhar" Harvest) - August, September, October (Lúnasa, Meán Fómhair, Deireadh Fómhair)In English-language Julian calendars, the months are based on names from Classical mythology, such as the name "February" which derives from the Roman purification rite, Februa. "@en }
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- Gaelic_calendar comment "The Gaelic calendar or Irish calendar is the Julian calendar as it was in use in Gaelic Ireland, but also incorporating Irish cultural festivals and views of the division of the seasons, presumably inherited from earlier Celtic calendar traditions.For example, the pre-Christian Celtic year began on 1 November, although in common with the rest of the Western world, it now begins on 1 January.Winter ("Geimhreadh") - November, December, January (Samhain, Nollaig, Eanáir)Spring ("Earrach") - February, March, April (Feabhra, Márta, Aibreán)Summer ("Samhradh") - May, June, July (Bealtaine, Meitheamh, Iúil)Autumn ("Fómhar" Harvest) - August, September, October (Lúnasa, Meán Fómhair, Deireadh Fómhair)In English-language Julian calendars, the months are based on names from Classical mythology, such as the name "February" which derives from the Roman purification rite, Februa. ".