Lammas/Lughnasadh Customs and Practices

This Celtic harvest festival Lughnasadh on August 1st takes its name from the Irish god Lugh, one of the chief gods of the Tuatha De Danann, giving us Lughnasadh in Ireland, Lugh dedicated this festival to his foster-mother, Tailtiu, the last queen of the Fir Bolg, who died from exhaustion after clearing a great forest … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh Customs and Practices

Lammas, First Harvest Activities: Part 1

Lammas,First Harvest Activities, Canning Using the Boiling Water Method For some people canning season begins with planting a garden. For others it begins with a visit to the local farmers market. Whichever source for fresh produce you use canning is an excellent way to make sure that your family has the freshest food possible even … Continue reading Lammas, First Harvest Activities: Part 1

Lammas /Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh: (pronounced Loo-gnah-sahd)Also known as Lammas, Cornucopia[Strega], July 30 – August 1. This sabbat marks the sacred marriage of the Sun and the Land. The sun is at it’s hottest, but his light is fading. This also marks the beginning of the harvest. Corn (or wheat in Ireland) was generally harvested at this time. The … Continue reading Lammas /Lughnasadh

Correspondence of Lughnasadh, Lammas, First Harvest

The plants & herbs associated with Lammas Lughnasadh are: All Grains, Apples, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sloe, Crab Apples, Pears, hollyhocks. sunflower, oak, acacia, ginseng, beets, parsnips, carrots, onions, cabbage,Aloes, Rose, Sandalwood, frankincense,ash, camphor, caraway, fern, geranium, juniper, mandrake, marjoram, thyme Colors associated with Lammas Lugnasadh are: red, orange, gold, yellow, brown, bronze. Stones associated … Continue reading Correspondence of Lughnasadh, Lammas, First Harvest

Harvesting Herbs II: Drying Herbs

Harvesting of herbs and flowers is an activity that can involve the whole family. In our previous post we looked at Harvesting Herbs and hang drying as one of the ways of preserving the herbs you harvest. Drying is the time-honored method of preserving most flowers and leaves. In this article we will explore a few more … Continue reading Harvesting Herbs II: Drying Herbs