Lammas/Lughnasadh Customs and Practices

August 1, is the beginning of the harvest cycle and rests on the early grain harvest as well as those fruits and vegetables that are ready to be picked. Canning of fruits and vegetables goes into full swing, jams and jellies made and cabinets are stocked with herbs before the onset of autumn. As long … Continue reading Lammas/Lughnasadh Customs and Practices

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 its 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

Litha Blessings

Midsummer Customs

Creating your own Midsummer Customs Here are a few ideas for creating your own Midsummer customs. It is the longest day of the year. There are 12 hours of daylight. Go camping. Go out into the woods or up into the mountains or down to the beach. Find someplace where you can build a bonfire … Continue reading Midsummer Customs

Litha/Midsummer Customs and Practice

Litha/Midsummer Customs and Practice Just as the Pagan Midwinter celebration of Yule was adopted by Christians as “Christmas” (December 25), so too the Pagan Midsummer celebration was adopted by them as the Feast of John the Baptist (June 24). Occurring 180 degrees apart on the wheel of the year, the Midwinter celebration commemorates the birth … Continue reading Litha/Midsummer Customs and Practice