Lughnasadh, August 1
Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, is the Celebration of Harvest and begins what is called "the chase of Lugh". Lugh is the
Celtic Sun God and He grows within the crops, living within the golden fields. This is the time of the first harvests. At
this celebration we give thanks to the Earth for its bounty and beauty. It is from these harvests that we eat through the
upcoming winter. Honoring the God Lugh, games and sports are played to celebrate strength and good health. The grain Goddesses
Demeter and Ceres are also honored. This is a time to harvest the dreams planted earlier in the year.
HERBS:
All grains, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sunflowers
INCENSE:
Sandalwood, Rose, Aloes
COLOR:
Yellow, Orange, Green, Brown
DECORATIONS:
Corn Dollies, Any wheat weaving, Shafts of grain
FOOD:
Breads, Cider, Blackberries, Pies and jellies, Rice, Herbal
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