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	Sabbat (neopaganism) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the Wiccan form of neopaganism, a Sabbat is one of the eight major seasonal festivals which make up the Wheel of the Year.
		The word derives from Old English "sabat", from Old French "sabbat", from Latin "sabbatum", from Greek "sabbaton" (or sa`baton), from Hebrew "shabbat" - to cease or rest - the same roots as "Sabbath (christian)" or "Shabbat (judaism)".
		It was used during the European witch trials for supposed gatherings of witches engaging in Devil worship; such gatherings were earlier referred to as "synagogues of Satan".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sabbat_(neopaganism) (945 words)

	Encyclopedia: Sabbat (neopaganism) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In Neopaganism, the Wheel of the Year is the natural cycle of the seasons, commemorated by the eight Sabbats.
		Imbolc is one of the eight solar holidays, festivals or sabbats of the Neopagan wheel of the year, with some origins in Irish mythology and the pre-Christian Celtic calendar.
		Imbolc is one of the eight solar holidays or sabbat In neopaganism, a Sabbat is one of the eight major seasonal festivals which make up the Wheel of the Year.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sabbat-(neopaganism) (2851 words)

	Sabbat (neopaganism): Just the facts... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In neopaganism (additional info and facts about neopaganism), a Sabbat is one of the eight major seasonal festivals which make up the Wheel of the Year (additional info and facts about Wheel of the Year).
		The word derives from Old English "sabat" from Old French "sabbat" from Latin "sabbatum" from Greek "sabbaton" (or sa`baton) from Hebrew "shabbat" - to cease or rest - the same roots as "Sabbath (christian) (additional info and facts about Sabbath (christian)) " or "Shabbat (judaism) (additional info and facts about Shabbat (judaism)) ".
		Yule (Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6), the winter solstice (December 22, when the sun is at its southernmost point), occurs when the sun reaches its southernmost point, between December 20 and December 23
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sa/sabbat_(neopaganism).htm (901 words)

	Yule . Pope . Old Norse language . Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum . Iceland . Missionary . June 21 . Sabbat ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Today, it is also one of the eight solar holidays, or Sabbat neopaganism sabbats, of Neopaganism.
		In modern neopaganism, Yule is celebrated on the winter solstice: in the northern hemisphere, circa December 21, and in the southern hemisphere, circa June 21.
		Among the sabbats, Yule is preceded by Samhain and followed by Imbolc.
	www.uk.kunsimuna.net /Yule_UK_428244_uc (705 words)

	Sabbat (neopaganism)
		\nCategory:Wicca\nIn neopaganism, a Sabbat is one of the eight major seasonal festivals which make up the Wheel of the Year.
		The word derives from Old English "sabat" from Old French "sabbat" from Latin "sabbatum" from Greek "sabbaton" (or sa`baton) from Hebrew "abb t" from "bat" - to cease or rest - the same roots as "Sabbath (christian)" or "Shabbat (judaism)".
		Spellings differ slightly and most Pagans are somewhat flexible about dates, tending to celebrate at the nearest weekend for convenience.
	encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/s/sa/sabbat__neopaganism_.html (266 words)

	Talk:Sabbat (neopaganism) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For many, sabbat is a major holiday observance, as opposed to a weekly religious obligation.
		Might it not be wiser to move this page to Sabbat (Wicca)?
		As far as I'm aware, only Wiccans refer to the eight festivals as "sabbats".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Sabbat_(neopaganism) (182 words)

	Yule (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Today, it is also one of the eight solar holidays, or Sabbat (neopaganism)sabbats, of Neopaganism.
		Today the holiday is, with Beltane and Samhain, one of the most popular among Neopagans.
		In some traditions, it commemorates the death of the Holly King (symbolizing the old year and the shortened sun) at the hands of his son and successor, the Oak King (the new year and the new sun that begins to grow).
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