Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Lughnasadh

Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Lughnasadh provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating the harvest festival with ancient lore and traditional recipes. Contains all you need to prepare for Lughnasadh, the celebration of the first harvest of the season. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is one of the eight Sabbats celebrated in various modern Pagan and Wiccan traditions. It is typically observed on August 1st or around that time in the Northern Hemisphere (or February 1st in the Southern Hemisphere). Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season and is associated with the first harvest of grains and fruits. The name Lughnasadh comes from the Celtic god Lugh, who was revered in ancient Ireland. The festival was originally dedicated to him and celebrated his skills as a warrior, craftsman, and harvest god. It is a time to honor the agricultural cycle and show gratitude for the abundance of the Earth. Traditionally, Lughnasadh celebrations involve rituals and activities that acknowl