Lammas, also called Lughnasadh, is a Wiccan holiday that celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. It is a time to give thanks for the bounty of the earth and to celebrate the change of seasons.
What is Lammas and when is it celebrated?
Lammas, celebrated on August 1, is a time of transition. Summer is winding down and autumn is on the way. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer.
What does the Lammas Wiccan holiday celebrate?
Lammas celebrates the grain harvest. In ancient times, people would give thanks for a good harvest and pray for a bountiful one to come. It is a time of thanksgiving and plenty.
On Lammas, we celebrate the bounty of the earth and give thanks for all that we have been given. We also take time to reflect on the change of seasons and what lies ahead.
Who is Lugh and what does he represent?
Lammas is named for the Celtic god, Lugh. Lugh was the god of light and sun. He was also the god of harvest. Lughnasadh, meaning “feast of Lugh,” is the first of the three harvest festivals.
Lugh was a multifaceted, powerful god who represented many aspects of life. He was a god of agriculture, crafts, and war. He was also a god of healing and transformation.
How can you celebrate Lammas?
There are several ways you can participate in the Lammas holiday. Try something crafty, like making beeswax candles. You can also decorate an altar with sunflowers, gold fabric, and shining tea lights.
Of course, what better way to celebrate the bounty of the grain harvest than by baking bread or a cake? The best way is to choose a simple recipe and prepare it from scratch. Take your time and really get into it. Even making pancakes from whole grain counts!
Or go outside and enjoy the bounty of nature with a picnic. Whatever you do, take some time to give thanks for all that you have been given. And don’t forget to wish for a bountiful harvest to come.
Symbols and artifacts associated with the Lammas Wiccan holiday
One of the symbols associated with Lammas is the Corn Dolly. The Corn Dolly is a doll made out of cornstalks, which represents the spirit of the grain.
Other symbols include sheaves of wheat, loaves of bread, and ears of corn. Lammas is also known as the festival of the first fruits, because it is the time when the first crops are harvested.
What about Loaf Mass Day?
Interestingly, Loaf Mass Day is also celebrated on August 1. However, it is a Christian holiday. Loaf Mass Day was like an attempt by the church to suppress pagan practices surrounding Lammas. For Christians, Loaf Mass Day is also celebration of the First Fruits of the harvest.
Lammas is celebrated by Wiccans and neopagans across the world. It is a time to give thanks for the bounty of the earth and to celebrate the change of seasons. So, get out there and enjoy the holiday! And don’t forget to bake a cake.
