For our Southern Hemisphere readers, it's Lammas, or Lughnasadh, the first of the three harvest festivals celebrated by most modern Pagans. Some celebrate it as Lammas, the "loaf mass", which focuses on the grain and bread, and others honor this as a celebration of Lugh, the craftsman god. No matter how you see it, Lammas is a great time to enjoy the sunlight and warmth of summer.
This Sabbat celebrates the first grain harvest of the year - corn, wheat, apples, and other late summer crops. It's a time of baking bread, gathering with friends, feasting and enjoying the last days of summer before the chill of autumn begins to move in on us. It's a time to start thinking about the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Remember that the rest of the crops will be in soon, and we'll soon have to start putting aside food for the winter. For today, though, try to take a break from work and relax a little bit.
If you want to honor Lugh, the Celtic god of skills and craftsmanship, take some time to think about the abilities you have, and the ones you wish to develop in the coming year. Be thankful for your talents and challenge yourself to learn new things. It's okay to be proud of the things you have accomplished!
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This Sabbat celebrates the first grain harvest of the year - corn, wheat, apples, and other late summer crops. It's a time of baking bread, gathering with friends, feasting and enjoying the last days of summer before the chill of autumn begins to move in on us. It's a time to start thinking about the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Remember that the rest of the crops will be in soon, and we'll soon have to start putting aside food for the winter. For today, though, try to take a break from work and relax a little bit.
If you want to honor Lugh, the Celtic god of skills and craftsmanship, take some time to think about the abilities you have, and the ones you wish to develop in the coming year. Be thankful for your talents and challenge yourself to learn new things. It's okay to be proud of the things you have accomplished!
- What is Lammas (Lughnasadh)?
- Read up on Lammas History
- Legends and Lore of Lammas
- Make some Lammas Crafts for your home
- Lammas Cooking
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