How to Celebrate Lughnasadh or Lammas

Lughnasadh or Lammas is the celebration of the Summer Harvest. Lugh refers to the god of all crafts and also to the Sun. Nasad means a celebration!

Lughnasadh was the original holiday (pronounced LOO-naah-sah). Lammas became the Christianised version years after and has also been adopted as a Wiccan Sabbat.

Although different in their roots, both holidays celebrate the Earth's bounty and are a time where we appreciate all those who tend to and create our food.

Here are a few ways to celebrate the holiday...

1. Support your local farmer's market or shop

   Buying local produce is a great way to acknowledge the spirit of Lammas. Heading to your local farmers market or farm shop instead of doing your food shop at a big corporation goes a long way.

2. Donate to a food bank

   If you have enough to spare, donating to a food bank is a great way to mark this festival. Do a clear out of your cupboards and pop anything you wont use to one side. Most local supermarkets have a donation drop off point or look up your local food bank and drop items off directly.

3. Give offerings to the God Lugh

   Lugh is the God of ALL crafts, honour him by spending time refining your favourite hobbies or by trying something new. Create something from scratch by crocheting, knitting, moulding with clay... whatever you have! Pop any offerings to him ion your Altar on 1st August.

4. Take part in local celebrations

   Lughnasadh and Lammas are quite popular holidays especially in Celtic and Irish areas. Search for any local festivals or markets that are taking place this weekend and get involved!

Lammas is also a reminder that autumn wont be too far around. If you have BIG plans coming up in autumn and winter then laying some groundwork for them in summer is a good idea!

Much love

Abi the Yoga Witch

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