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.
Symbols of Lughnasadh:Corn Dollies, Any wheat weaving, Shafts of grain.
Herbs of Lughnasadh: All grains, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sunflowers.
Foods of Lughnasadh: Breads, Cider, Blackberries, Pies and jellies, Rice, Herbal tea.
Incense of Lughnasadh: Sandalwood, Rose, Aloes.
Colors of Lughnasadh: Yellow, Orange, Green, Brown, Gold, and Red.
