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
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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
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