Picnicking

Litha Activity — picnicking Having a picnic is one of the traditional activities of Litha. Litha — the Summer Solstice — is the longest day of the year, the day to celebrate the Father Sun God and Mother Goddess in all their glory and power. It is a festival of lighthearted joy and celebration in … Continue reading Picnicking

The Oak King

Summer Solstice marks the death of the Oak King, the Sun God Midsummer or solstice marks the death of the Oak king, the Sun God of the light half of the year. On this day, the longest day and shortest night of the year, the peak of the Oak King’s power, the Holly King arises … Continue reading The Oak King

Decorating with Litha Colors and Symbols

Decorating your house and/or your altar for Litha can be both colorful and meaningful. The colors associated with Litha/summer solstice are white, red, maize yellow or golden yellow, green, blue and tan. Do include these symbols of Litha in your decorating of your mantle, house and altar. If your celebration is an outdoors event decorate your outside … Continue reading Decorating with Litha Colors and Symbols

Stone Circles

Symbol of Litha — Stone Circles Stone circles are one the symbols of Litha, the Summer Solstice. The most famous stone circle in the world, Stonehenge located in Wiltshire, England is just one of thousands of stone circles in existence throughout the British Isles and Northern Europe. While no specific date can be linked to … Continue reading Stone Circles

Horse

Animal of Litha -- Horse The horse is an animal symbol of Litha, the Summer Soltice. As one of the symbols in the Chinese zodiac, the horse in Chinese culture is equated with Litha celebrates the Sun God and the Mother Goddess in their union. Horses and their connection to Gods and Goddesses can be … Continue reading Horse