Fire was central to festivals such as Beltane and Samhain. Used in rituals for protection and to honor ancestors. [Celtic] Fire circles often symbolize cycles of life and rebirth.

Communal fires are used for storytelling and celebration during harvests. Often center around rites of passage. [African Traditions] Fire is seen as a source of life and ancestry.

The Agni (fire) in rituals signifies purity and the divine. Prominent in ceremonies like weddings and worship. [South Asian] [Hindu] Fire symbolizes the connection between the earthly and the divine.

Used in meditation and devotional practices, signifying enlightenment. Lamp lighting and fire offerings in temples. [Buddhist] Fire is viewed as a transformative element in personal growth.