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 of Jesus, while … Continue reading Litha/Midsummer Customs and Practice

Litha~Summer Solstice~Mid Summer History

Litha is also known as Summer Solstice, Alban Hefin, Sun Blessing, Gathering Day, Feill-Sheathain, Whit Sunday, Whitsuntide, Vestalia, Thing-tide, and St. John's Day. Litha is usually celebrated on June 21st but varies somewhat from the 20th to the 23rd, dependant upon the Earth's rotation around the Sun. According to the old folklore calendar, Summer begins … Continue reading Litha~Summer Solstice~Mid Summer History

Working with and Honoring the Sun at the Solstice

Smoked Salmon and Melon Salad

I found this recipe in 2009 when I was searching for something different, I wanted to make a salad that was filling and with a bit of zing too. It has since become my go-to for my Litha/Solstice lunch and for many summer gatherings. [I have taken to making my salmon in the slow cooker … Continue reading Smoked Salmon and Melon Salad

Litha – The Summer Solstice – Northern Hemisphere, Monday June 24 2019 — Paths I Walk

By Nicole Piper, from Sol Path Tarot and Crystal Magick The summer solstice, known also as Litha, is celebrated by modern pagans as the longest day of the year. There is some quibbling about whether Litha was ever practiced by the ancients, but there is plenty of evidence that ancient people from agricultural areas across … Continue reading Litha – The Summer Solstice – Northern Hemisphere, Monday June 24 2019 — Paths I Walk