Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, is the Celebration of Harvest. This Sabbat honors the God, Lugh. He is the Celtic Sun God and He grows within the crops, living within the golden fields. This is the time of the first of two 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 are played to celebrate strength and good health. The grain Goddesses Demeter and Ceres are also honored. The name Lammas was also used by the medieval Christian church, it means loaf-mass. This was the day on which loaves of bread were baked from the first grain harvest and laid on the church altars as offerings. It was a day representative of 'first fruits' and early harvest. 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 tea
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