Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh is celebrated on August 1 and is the first festival of harvest, labor and bread. In some traditions it is also referred to as Lammas. It is the period of gratitude, sacrifice and self-giving.
The tree gives its fruit to anyone who wants it – and in the same way, Lughnasadh teaches us to treat everyone who comes into our lives equally and with gratitude.
In modern Wicca, Lughnasadh is the first feast of God’s descent. Sun God is neither a boy, nor a young adult, but a mature man. Starting this day, his power will dwindle, and he himself will diminish, giving himself to the world as a sacrifice.
Late summer festivals customarily include large gatherings – and the Wiccan songs performed at Lughnasadh are usually joyous and cheerful. As you prepare for the holiday, be sure to make a list of your talents and make something with your hands. Decorate the altar with crafted items, spikes, fruit, sackcloth, and light a candle.
you can decorate your windows and doors with chalk patterns or runes. The theme of celebration is also closely related to house spirits. You can make treats for the house spirits whenever you want, but on Lughnasadh it is a must, because it is the house spirits that are responsible for the well-being of your home!
As you get together with your loved ones and say prayers to the gods of fertility, share warm words, thank each other and exchange gifts. Lughnasadh is the feast of grain, and bread should definitely be on your table.\n\nStarting this day, warmth begins to leave us – make sure you have time to enjoy it for the last time of the year!
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