Blog — First Harvest

Lughnasadh: Celebrating the First Harvest As summer's warmth enters its prime, the earth bears the fruits of its labor, and nature's bounty is ready for harvest. In the Wheel of the Year cycle of seasonal festivals, this moment is marked by Lughnasadh, a traditional Celtic festival that celebrates the first harvest. Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-nuh-suh) is a time of both gratitude for the season's abundance and anticipation for the approaching autumn. Lughnasadh has deep roots in Celtic history and mythology, tracing back to ancient times when it was a significant agricultural festival. It marked the beginning of the harvest season, specifically...