Blessed Lughnassad/Lammas
Blessed Lughnassad/Lammas
By: Lark Moderator / Knowledgeable
Post # 1
Jul 30, 2022
On the first of August many Wiccans celebrate the Lesser Sabbat of Lammas or Lughnassad. This Sabbat marks the grain harvest as the last of the harvest is brought in from the fields. It is also associated in many Wiccan Traditions with the symbolic death of the Horned Lord and his descent into the Underworld until he is reborn at Midwinter.
Given the associations with the grain harvest, traditional foods served at Lammas include breads of all kinds and also beer A Wiccan altar might be decorated in shades of red and gold and include bundles of dried wheat and small loaves of bread to share during the ritual.
Here is an excellent link to information about Lammas/Lugnassad - http://www.witchessabbats.com/site/index.php/the-sabbats/lammas
And here is a site with some excellent ideas on ways to celebrate this Sabbat - https://www.sagegoddess.com/musings/simple-ritual-ideas-lammas-first-harvest/
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